Kerala power board plans battery storage project in Thiruvananthapuram Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to recent media reports, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is keenly looking at grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), given the growing emphasis on renewable energy and the rising peak-time power demand in the state. The state power utility proposes to pilot a BESS project in Thiruvananthapuram city, B. Ashok, chairman and managing […] Read more
US solar real estate invt fund closes on $100 mn solar lease securitization Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy SolaREIT, a US solar real estate investment fund, has closed on a $100 million securitization of solar leases with Nuveen. The expansion will significantly increase access to low-cost capital in the commercial and mid-sized solar development sector, including community solar, its official statement said. SolaREIT’s land financing options, including the “Pre-Paid Solar Land Lease”, allow […] Read more
Latest March ALMM List from MNRE for Solar PV Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The ministry of new and renewable energy has released its latest ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) list for domestic manufacturers in India, and the list continues to expand. The newest version, released through an office memorandum on March 4, has a total of 46 firms listed, comprising 43 unique firms in all. As Waaree […] Read more
Powin Energy to Supply 800MWh Battery Storage to Borrego Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Borrego, a leading solar PV and energy storage developer based in America, has signed an agreement with Oregon-based Powin Energy to supply the battery storage systems worth 800MWh. Borrego had traditionally dealt in operations and maintenance (O&M) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) segments of the renewable energy business. It’s better known in the industry […] Read more
Smart Power India, Adani Solar In tie-up to promote Solar in Rural India Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a bid to ensure equitable access to last-mile electricity and encourage energy transition in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha states, Smart Power India (SPI), the Indian subsidiary of Rockefeller Foundation has signed a non-financial and non-commercial memorandum of understanding with Adani Solar. The MoU aims to promote the usage […] Read more
Energy Analyst – ESS Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy We seek a highly motivated and dynamic Analyst in our Gurgaon office to support our work on consulting services for electricity (including renewables) and natural gas markets of India. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high quality outputs and services, typically working on multiple projects with our internal […] Read more
IEX update for Feb’22, solar prices at Rs 3.93/ unit In GTAM market Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved 8760 MU volume in February’22 comprising 7695 MU in the conventional power market, 453 MU in the green power market and 612 MU (6.12 lac certificates) in the REC Market. Overall, the exchange achieved 29% YoY volume growth across all market segments during the month. According to the power […] Read more
MNRE Urges States To Replicate Its Dispute Resolution Model For Intra State Disputes too Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, (MNRE), in a letter dated March 3 to all relevant power stakeholders across government and at the state level, has expounded on the role of dispute resolution mechanism it has established. The MNRE had set up a disputes resolution committee (DRC) consisting of eminent persons to resolve issues […] Read more
EcoFlow DELTA Pro portable power station among TIME’s 100 Best inventions of 2021 Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy EcoFlow, that deals in portable power and renewable energy solutions, has been recognized by for its innovative product ‘EcoFlow DELTA Pro.’ It’s a portable power station and it made into the “Time100 Best Inventions of 2021” list in the sustainable category. EcoFlow DELTA Pro was launched in July 2021. The product is designed to provide […] Read more
