2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Coping With Volatility- The New Reality Of EPC Contracts Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms are operating in an environment of uncertain, complex and ambiguous conditions. They are hit hard by rising commodity prices and cost escalation, exacerbating pressure on margins. The need of the hour is to work transparently and find collaborative solutions to arrive at win-win solutions to manage volatility. Total installed […] Read more
Borrego Solar Launches Platform for Solar, Battery Storage Procurement Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy USA-based Borrego Solar has launched a solar and battery storage procurement marketplace and optimization solution called ‘Anza’. The proprietary technology engine behind the Anza digital marketplace is a cost and performance modeling software that identifies the most optimized solar module and storage components based on customer-provided project details. Borrego Solar is a leading EPC and […] Read more
Solar Capacity Additions Continue to Slow Down, July 2022 Records Barely 270 MW Updated On Thu, Aug 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy In July 2022, India added 268.06 MW of solar capacity which is 66.03% less than what India added in June 2022. If we see the total solar capacity added in July 2021, it’s 1604.63 MW. Comparing it with this year in the same period, it’s almost 83% less than the previous year. The rise in […] Read more
Policy Muddle, Economy Trip Up US Clean Energy Growth In Q2, Says Industry Association Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to a report from the American Clean Power Association (ACPA), a US body of mostly energy developers, the rate of clean energy deployment slowed substantially in the second quarter. The association’s report blames policy headwinds, economic factors and trade issues for impacting project development and increasing the backlog of new project delays. The report […] Read more
TotalEnergies, Trina Solar Head To Court In US Over 900 MW Of Missed Module Deliveries Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy French energy major Totalenergies and Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar, find themselves in court after Totalenergies alleged breach of contract over a 900 MW modules order that its US subsidiaries placed with Trina. The case was filed by Totalenergies in Alameda County, California for orders, all deliverable in the US. Interestingly, all the orders were […] Read more
APTEL Relief For Avaada From Transmission Charges Till Final decision From CERC Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an interesting order, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has chosen to provide Avaada Energy relief from charges being claimed from transmission utilities for a project where it has been using Medium Term Open Access, instead of Long Term Open Access as mandated. The Issue Avaada had made both CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) […] Read more
Nuclear Power Can Catalyse Transition To Energy Systems Dominated By Renewables, Says IEA Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by IEA, nuclear power has the potential to enable countries to move towards energy systems that are dominated by renewables. The report states that countries that are accelerating their nuclear power or continuing its use stand to benefit as it nuclear power reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, reduce carbon dioxide […] Read more
“Land is governed not only by ownership but also by the nature of ownership on record and on the ground” Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy When it comes to renewable projects in India, one of most critical yet underestimated aspects remains land acquisition. Always a sensitive issue in the country, land acquisition for renewable projects can be a really tricky issue for many developers, leading to long, and expensive project delays. While local land aggregation firms and individuals have always […] Read more
