Solar Industry Paving Way Forward For Circular Economy Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Darshika Gupta, a mechanical engineer by training and part of the business development team at the Commercial and Industrial division of Amplus Solar, makes a case for the need to shift to a circular economy. The expansion of the global renewable energy (RE) sector has been evident in recent years, improving energy security by decreasing […] Read more
There’s a dire need of stability in policies, commitment and political will: Sushil Bansal Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy With the date for imposition of a fresh Basic Customs Duty on cell and module import drawing nearer, manufacturers in India are look to the future with guarded optimism. We spoke to Sushil Bansal, the Founder and Managing Director at Novasys Greenergy, an established firm with a 100MW capacity. Sushil has been responsible for the […] Read more
APTEL Dismisses Gujarat Discoms Plea Against Renew Power Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy In a ruling that was interesting both for the issues it addressed as well as the long history of litigation it hopefully closes, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed a review appeal in a case filed by multiple Gujarat discoms against Renew Power, GERC (Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission) and the Wind Independent Power […] Read more
UERC Extends Commissioning Timeline for 200 MW Solar PV Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy These Solar PV Projects Were Awarded by UREDA in 2019 The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) through a Suo Motto order has provided relief to solar PV project developers in Uttarakhand. Considering the scenario created due to COVID19 the UERC has specified that projects totaling 200 MW awarded by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency […] Read more
RBI Governor Hints at Power Sector Reforms Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy For the next wave of growth of renewables, fast-paced changes need to be implemented Recently, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das, addressed members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), regarding whether dynamic shifts are underway in the Indian economy. Stating that the country’s power sector […] Read more
With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
SECI Amends its 10 MW Solar Tender, Ceiling Tariff Lowered to Rs 3.14/kWh Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has offered amendments for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up 10 MW grid-connected solar PV power project to be installed in Jaipur The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has in its latest notification has offered amendments for its RfS/ Tender for the selection of Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for […] Read more
HPERC Takes Cue from CERC, Proposes Changes to Renewable Project Conditions Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy HPERC has Drawn Inspiration from CERC’s Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations 2020 The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has proposed amendments to the (Promotion of Generation from Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2020, which came in effect in April 2020. The HPERC duly considered the latest Renewable […] Read more
EDF-Jinko Consortium Awarded World’s Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The consortium of EDF Renewables and Jinko Power has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project in Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest solar project when complete. The bidder consortium, formed by French EDF Group subsidiary, EDF Renewables and Chinese Jinko Power, both global leaders in renewable energy, has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project […] Read more