IIT Madras Installs a Wave Energy Generator Off the Coast of Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy IIT Madras researchers asserted to have created an energy converter that can produce electricity from ocean waves. The second week of November saw the successful conclusion of the trials. The test was carried out in collaboration with the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad and the Andhra Pradesh-based firm Virya Paramita Energy (VPE). […] Read more
NTPC Renewables Report Card: The State of The PSU’s Renewable Efforts Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s national generator, NTPC, works for and is under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is engaged in the generation of electricity and allied activities. The company is positioned at the helm of the Indian power sector and is the largest power producer in the country. NTPC is also actively […] Read more
Nexus Energy Partners with Green-e to Offer Certified Renewable Energy Option Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy North America based power marketing firm Nexus Energy has announced that it is enhancing its sustainability-focused product offerings to include the Nexus Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) program, certified by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions’ Green-e Energy program which is a global leader in clean energy certification. Alvin Tang, CEO, Nexus Energy, said, “Nexus Energy […] Read more
Follow the Money, As Funding Shifts Completely to Renewables Over Coal in 2021 Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study titled “Financiers Prefer Wind And Solar Over Coal” has been released by CFA (Center For Financial Accountability). According to the Coal vs. Renewables Financial Analysis 2022, L&T Finance overtook SBI as the largest financier of renewable energy project financing in 2021. The annual energy finance conference co-hosted by CFA and IIT Madras saw […] Read more
Vivid Solaire’s Plea to Align LTA with Revised SCOD of Project Shot Down by CERC Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the petition of Vivid Solaire Energy Private Limited to reconsider Long-Term Access (LTA) to coincide with the revised SCOD of project and waive the transmission charges. In its petition, the Pune-based firm had filed a petition seeking a waiver for the levy of transmission charges by CTUIL […] Read more
US Probe Identifies 4 Firms For Avoiding Trade Laws Against China Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Commerce has identified Canadian Solar, BYD Hong Kong, Trina Solar and Vina Solar as firms possibly guilty of trying to evade US trade laws when it comes to import of Chinese origin solar cells and modules to the US. Announcing its preliminary determinations in a recent circumvention case tied to solar cells […] Read more
Canadian Solar Bags 256 MW Contracts For South Africa Largest Solar PPAs Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”) signed a 256 MW solar module contract with SOLA Group, a Cape Town-based independent power producer. The 256 MWs will supply the first two largest utility-scale solar power projects in South Africa, which are based on private power purchase agreements (PPAs). […] Read more
Second Call For IMC’s 60 MW EPC Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indore Municipal Corp (IMC) has made a second attempt for its planned 60 MW engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solar power project at Samraj and Ashukhedi villages in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, IMC invited the bids for the same tender in September, 2022. The municipality is also seeking to issue India’s first municipal green bonds to […] Read more
MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 2.90/kWh In 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has discovered a best price of Rs 2.90/kWh for 100 MW out of the 500 MW it auctioned to secure 500 MW of long-term power from grid-connected intrastate solar projects. SolarArise was the lowest bidder, while state owned SJVN Green Energy, and Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable […] Read more
