Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
Amid Lockdown, India to boost Discoms With Electricity Despite Dues Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Generation, transmission firms in India will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to Discoms despite their outstanding dues In India, the central public sector undertaking (CPSU) generation and transmission companies will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to distribution companies (Discoms) despite the huge outstanding dues. As […] Read more
Majuperak Enters JVA for Solar Energy Project in Malaysia Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Malaysian investment holding company Majuperak Holdings Berhad (MHB) has entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with United Solar Energy to jointly venture into the solar photovoltaic (PV) generating system project using net energy metering scheme in the state of Perak in Malaysia. The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Majuperak Power Resources has entered into an agreement through via […] Read more
Solar Energy and EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy With the push to move to electric mobility at a national scale, and with the government being very enthusiastic about deployment of electric vehicles, the electronic industry can expect to see a lot of activity around indigenous development and manufacturing. While electric vehicles are being worked upon by major OEMs, an ecosystem for development of […] Read more
MERC’s Take On Solar Rooftop Sets The Benchmark Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a critical decision for solar rooftop sector in Maharashtra, the state regulator, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has settled the Grid Support Charge (GSC) issue for good, it seems. With this, state consumers and installers can hope for a much better time for solar rooftops, hopefully. The announcement, hidden deep in the detailed tariff […] Read more
Flexible Grids key to Meeting Energy Transition Goals in 2020s: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Mar 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the 2020s, traditional fuel-based generation will shrink as a proportion of the power mix. This will increase the flexibility needs of utility & power markets Over the next decade, traditional fuel-based generation will shrink as a proportion of the power mix. This will increase the flexibility needs of utility and power markets, according to […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 50 MW Solar Project in Jharkhand Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited has issued a tender for the development of a 50 MW grid-connected solar PV power project at Panchet in Jharkhand. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited’ (NVVN) has issued a tender, inviting online bids from eligible bidders for the development of a 50 MW grid-connected solar PV power project at Panchet […] Read more
Kerala Tenders for Empanelment of Contractors for 150 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy KSEB has invited bids for the empanelment of contractors for setting up of rooftop solar plants worth 150 MW in Kerala under the SOURA project The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has invited bids for the empanelment of contractors on EPC, EPC-RESCO hybrid basis for setting up of rooftop solar PV power plants worth 150 […] Read more
Digitalization of the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Industry and Why Energy Analytics is Important Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just like every other industry, the solar photovoltaic energy sector stands to benefit from digitalization significantly. More so, when sustainability concerns are compelling business to turn towards renewable sources and keep pace with the growing energy demands of the world. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics are enabling […] Read more