MNRE Simplifies Rooftop Solar Installation Process, Issues New Notification Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tried to simplify the application process for grid-connected rooftop solar. The latest notification issued by the ministry has asked the discoms to ask their consumers for fewer documents to install rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the ministry has also listed the documents needed to be […] Read more
14 Trends That Drove Change In RE Within 2023: IEA Analysis Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) reviews 14 major trends that shaped 2023 and predicts future changes for energy sector in 2024. 1. 2023 Witnessed Change In Renewable Capacity Additions, driven by China’s solar PV market According to IEA , the global annual renewable capacity addition was expected to increase by almost 50% to nearly 510 […] Read more
€300 Million IFC Loan For Iberdrola To Back Renewables Versus Coal Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Bank’s private lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has backed Spanish utility major Iberdrola with a €300 million (US$328.7 million) loan to support and develop renewable energy projects in coal-dependent countries, including Morocco, Vietnam and Poland. According to Iberdrola,€170 million has already been committed to financing onshore wind projects in Poland, one of the biggest European […] Read more
The Startup Using AI To Prevent Bird Fatalities Due to Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bird strikes on windmills are more common than you think. A study held in 2012 shows bird strikes leading to nearly 366000 bird deaths on average in the US alone. With the uptick in renewable energy, windmill installations have gone up by 47%, which raises concern for birds like raptors and falcons, which are the […] Read more
Ostro Energy Eligible For Compensation Due To Change In GST Rates: CERC Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement awarded compensation to Ostro Energy Private Limited, a renewable energy company. The compensation was awarded to it on account of surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) after submitting its bid for a government project. As per the case details, Ostro Energy is a power […] Read more
Solar Faces Challenges in Procurement, Supply Chain Strategy: Rystad Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad in its report lays importance on the need for development of procurement strategy for leading supply chain strategy, while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The report finds the supply chains system for oil and gas equipment and services to be relatively fragmented and geographically diverse. It found to be spread with suppliers coming from Europe, […] Read more
Adani Green Concludes PPA For Entire 8GW Manufacturing-Linked SECI Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has announced the execution of power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 1,799 MW of solar power. With the signing of this balance PPA, AGEL has completed the power offtake tie-up for the entire 8,000 MW manufacturing-linked solar tender awarded to it by […] Read more
CERC Grants Compensation To Azure Power Over ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed Azure Power compensation for ‘change of law’ events. These events were related to the Goods and Service Tax (GST) surge on solar products. The detailed order said that the case was related to three projects of Azure. This includes two 300 MW solar plants, each situated […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more