Distributed Energy Projects Awarded $9.6 Mn by ARENA Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy These 12 projects and studies are expected to help in maximising the potential benefits of DER technologies owned by households and businesses. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian Government has awarded $ 9.6 million in funding to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into the […] Read more
Sungrow Presents Plans to Boost Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Growth Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tech seminar presented a comprehensive roadmap to raise discussions on upcoming PV technologies and solar product innovations for the development of Sri Lanka’s renewable energy market. Sungrow, a leading inverter supplier for renewable energy projects globally, has successfully held a PV technical seminar in Sri Lanka on February 8, 2019, as a part of the Company’s […] Read more
Government of Goa Reveals Amended Solar Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The policy, which was notified last week, came into force with immediate effect. The Goa government has notified the Solar Energy Policy to promote unconventional electricity generation in the coastal state. The policy, which was notified last week, came into force with immediate effect. As per the policy, the consumer and the producer of solar […] Read more
Government of India has been making concerted efforts for Developing Energy Storage Technologies Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of India has been making concerted efforts for developing energy storage technologies for managing the variable generation from renewable energy sources, including solar power. In this regard, an Expert Committee chaired by Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has proposed draft National Energy Storage Mission that strives for leadership in the energy […] Read more
Govt. implements various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is already implementing various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy such as solar, wind, bio-power and small hydro power in the country. The details of major steps taken by the Government to attract investment in the renewable energy sector are as follows: – Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges […] Read more
CERC Issues Order to Optimise ISGS Schedules in India, Reducing Generation Costs Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CERC in its order has stated that the pilot for the SCED will be implemented by POSOCO with effect from April 1, 2019. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), after reviewing proposals made by the Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) on “Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) of Inter-State Generating Stations pan India,” has issued […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Arm Mahoba Solar Bags 390MW Hybrid RE Project Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is expected to have a solar generation capacity of 360 MW and wind generation capacity of 100 MW. Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy has been awarded 390 MW of capacity in hybrid renewable energy project. The tender for which was floated by the Solar Energy […] Read more
Ignored in the Budget, The Renewables Sector Needs Marketing Lessons Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With the ‘Interim’ Budget finally, behind us, it’s a good time for the renewables sector to take a look at just why the sector was ignored, more or less, when it comes to any major policy announcements in the budget. Of course, blaming ‘interim’ would be an easy way out. It’s clearly not a case […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Glenn Pearce Oroz, Director of Policy and Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Govt Sends Clear, Attractive Signal to Invest in India Research clearly shows that businesses and private investment flow into countries that have clear, robust policy and regulatory environments with long term targets. By prioritizing energy access, the government is sending a clear, attractive signal to business to invest in the Indian market, believes Glenn Pearce […] Read more
