Renewable Sources Contribute Over 40% to Germany’s Public Net Electricity Generation in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on the production figures, solar energy showed the largest growth at 16 percent, ahead of wind energy with 5.4 percent growth. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have just released their annual assessment on the net electricity generation for Germany’s public power supply in 2018. Based on the production figures, […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at CBIP Awards Updated On Sat, Jan 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The award was conferred to the module maker by R. K. Singh, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Amongst other awardees were Hero Future Energies and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). Country’s one of the leading module makers Vikram Solar has been awarded with ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at the […] Read more
Clearway Energy Signs PPA for 75 MW Hawaiian Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Apart from these two projects, Clearway Solar also has three other projects in development which will be completed in 2019. Clearway Energy Group which has its headquarters in San Francisco has signed a power purchase agreement with utility Hawaiian Electric Company for solar projects of a combined 75 MW capacity. The two projects comprise of […] Read more
Energy Storage India 2019 to drive India’s National Energy Storage Mission Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ahead of ESI 2019, there is tech tour planned on 8th Jan ’19 at Tata Power- DDL’s smart grid lab and at National Institute of Solar Energy. Taking strides in the field of renewable energy, India is leading the way in decarbonizing the atmosphere. But as renewable capacity takes a lead, so should storage technology. […] Read more
BSES and SECI Sign Agreement for 200 MW Wind Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The two discoms will procure capacity from SECI which will act as an intermediary procurer, a company statement said. Power discoms owned by Reliance Infrastructure in Delhi, BSES Yamuna (BYPL) and BSES Rajdhani (BRPL) have signed an agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for sourcing 200 MW wind power at Rs 2.84 for […] Read more
Reliance Industries to Buy 88% Shares in Kanoda Energy Systems Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a BSE filing, RIL mentioned that it will pay Rs 75 crore for the ownership and the deal will be fully complete by March 2020. Indian industrial giant Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into an agreement to purchase 88% equity shares of Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited (KESL). In a BSE filing, RIL […] Read more
West Bengal Issues Tender for 11 MW solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is for 900 grid connected solar rooftop power projects of 10 KW capacity and 100 units of 20 KW capacity at multiple locations. Increasing West Bengal’s share of solar power, West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the installation of 11 MW of solar power in the state. The […] Read more
India’s Energy Needs to Triple by 2040: World Bank Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy In fiscal 2018, when total installed capacity was more than twice the amount of peak demand, peak demand shortage still registered 2.1% in India,World Bank said. Energy demand in India will grow 30% between 2018 and 2040, a new report by the World Bank titled Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia […] Read more
GST on Renewable Products Slashed to 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to this clarification, solar power developers were paying tax at the rate of 18% which had become a sticking point in the industry. Solar Industry is in a state of relief after the GST council clarified that the devices and parts related to renewable energy will be taxed a 5% while the services related […] Read more
