SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
Waaree, Metafin Partner to Offer Lending Solutions Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the loan will cover up to 70 percent of the total project cost and repayable through easy EMIs. To make solar energy more accessible, leading PV module maker and EPC services provider Waaree Energies has partnered with Metafin Cleantech, an NBFC specialising in renewable energy and clean tech, to provide easy lending. […] Read more
Global Solar PV Installations to Reach Record 114.5 GW in 2019 Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that the global solar PV installations in 2019 will reach a record high of 114.5 GW, up nearly 17.5 percent on 2018. As noted in the Wood Mackenzie ‘Global solar PV market outlook update: Q2 2019′, the market is now back on a strong growth trajectory after a slowdown in 2018. […] Read more
India’s Renewable Workforce has Grown 5-Fold Since 2015: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by CEEW has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years to over 100,000 workers in 2019. A new report has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and […] Read more
CERC Approves NTPC License for Inter State Trading of Electricity Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC based on materials on record and its finding has directed that NTPC be issued a Category ‘I’ license for inter-State trading in electricity in India. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in May had approved the application filed by NTPC Ltd. to grant the PSU with an electricity trading license in the country. The […] Read more
Is AP’s New Government Hurting Solar and Wind Investments Across India? Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy After his resounding victory in the assembly polls, this is one promise industry wishes new CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy wouldn’t keep. But to the alarm of many, the Chief Minister seems to be serious about his threat to relook all the previous tenders, including solar and wind energy tenders, signed by the previous government, especially […] Read more
Global Wind Capacity to Grow by 60% Over Next 5 Years Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global wind power capacity additions are expected to sit at an annual average of 71 GW from 2019-2023 and 76 GW from 2024-2028, according to a new analysis. Global wind power capacity additions are expected to sit at an annual average of 71 GW from 2019-2023 and 76 GW from 2024-2028, according to a new […] Read more
As DRC Takes Charge at MNRE, A Busy Period Beckons Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has finally set up the dispute resolution committee it promised earlier this month. Announced by the Power Minister Shri. R.K. Singh, the commitee is tasked with the job of settling disputes that arise between government agencies and private sector players . This committee is comprised of three former civil […] Read more
Dispute Resolution Committee Takes Shape as Power Minister Selects Members Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects R K Singh, Power Minister has selected the members of the Dispute Resolution Committee In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) has approved […] Read more
