Aiming To Bring Down Energy Storage Costs: Manish Narula, Jinko Solar Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Manish Narula is the Executive Vice President of Chinese solar manufacturer–Jinko Solar (South Asia). In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy in Hyderabad, Narula talked about his company’s experiments with newly-started energy storage devices, bifacial solar panels, and the future of these in India. Excerpts: How has the experience of Jinko Solar been in India till now? […] Read more
CERC Directs Delhi International Airport Ltd to Apply for Fresh Accreditation for RE Certificate Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electrcity Regulatory Commission has approved the plea of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) seeking relaxation of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) norms owing to change in legal status. It has directed DIAL to apply afresh for accreditation and registration of REC. The petition by DIAL had been filed against the National Load Despatch Centre […] Read more
G-7, G-20 Partners Need To Collaborate To Tackle Challenges Of Critical Minerals: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent policy brief on critical minerals (CM) claimed that there was a need for a partnership between the members of the G-7 and G-20 on the vital issue. The report said that such a partnership was needed to tackle the main hurdles in the procurement and deployment of these rare resources, crucial to expedite the growth […] Read more
Mizoram Welcomes Its First Solar Park With 20 MW Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mizoram has welcomed its first solar park. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently inaugurated the Vankal Solar Park, a 20 MW solar park approved under the MNRE Solar Park Scheme. The ceremony saw the presence of the State’s Power & Electricity Minister, Pu R. Lalzirliana. Other government officials also marked their presence. […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
MNRE Outlines Calendar For 50 GW RE Tenders Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a measure of intent that is as strong as it can get, the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has published a full calendar for the financial year FY23-24, outlining the bidding targets for the 4 key central implementing agencies. These include SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN. Adding up to the announced target […] Read more
CWP Europe Collaborates With PowerChina Resource For 300 MW Serbian Wind Project Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy developer of Southeast Europe, CWP Europe has collaborated with PowerChina Resources for the construction of the largest wind farm in Serbia that will have a capacity of 300 MW. CWP Europe held that the investment agreement was signed in Belgrade on by Executive Vice President of PowerChina Resources He Shiyou and CEO of […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $123 Million Loan For 200MW Egyptian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s renewables developer ACWA Power has secured a financial package of $123 million to develop 200MW Kom Ombo utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt. Financing institutions for the solar project of ACWA Power include EBRD, OPEC Fund OPEC Fund, African Development Bank (AfDB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), GCF, APICORP and Arab Bank. […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $174 Million Loan From ADB For Uzbekistan Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s ace renewable energy developer ACWA Power has received $174 million worth of loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants – both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan. As per ABD, the ACWA Power financing comprises loans amounting to $40.5 million for […] Read more
