Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more
Sungrow Ends 2020 on High, Crossing 7 GW PV Inverter Shipments in India Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, declared that its cumulative shipments to India crossed 7 GW by the end of 2020, testimony to its wide acceptance among the leaders in India’s growing decarbonized energy space. Accelerated growth during a tough year. During this year, the Indian market saw a series of tenders […] Read more
Tata Power Takes Over Operations of WESCO & SOUTHCO in Odisha Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has taken over the management and operations of WESCO and SOUTHCO upon completion of the sale process. Tata Power has announced that it has taken over the management and operations of WESCO and SOUTHCO upon completion of the sale process. Now, WESCO and SOUTHCO will operate under the company name as TP Western […] Read more
ACWA Power, APICORP Sign on $125 Mn Facility to Accelerate Green Transition Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy APICORP and ACWA Power have signed on a USD 125 million 5-year corporate facility to support ACWA Power’s future growth pipeline. APICORP, a leading multilateral development financial institution, and ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, have announced the signing of a USD 125 million 5-year Shariah-compliant corporate facility to support ACWA Power’s future growth pipeline. […] Read more
Vistra Brings Online its 1200 MWh Battery Storage System in California Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vistra has announced its 1200 MWh Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was successfully connected to the power grid and has begun operation. Vistra has announced that its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was successfully connected to the power grid and began operating on December 11, 2020. At 300 MW/ 1200 MWh, the lithium-ion battery storage system, located […] Read more
“BIS Certification Should Be a Must For All Government Tenders”, Brijesh Prajapati Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Brijesh Prajapati, Managing Director, SofarSolar, a leading inverter firm from China, is gung ho about the prospects for his firm in India. The 7 year old SofarSolar is a young firm like many others in the sector, but has moved quickly to grab emerging opportunities in solar, especially in Hybrid Inverters linked with storage. Recently […] Read more
Electricity Demand to Grow 6-7% in FY’22; Discom Finances to Remain Challenged: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6-7% in FY’22 against an estimated decline of 2.5% in FY’21, as per ICRA The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6 percent – 7 percent in FY2022 against an estimated decline of 2.0 percent – 2.5 percent […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Appoints Srivatsan Iyer as Global CEO Updated On Wed, Jan 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hero Future Energies, the renewable arm of Hero Group, has announced the appointment of Srivatsan Iyer as its global Chief Executive Officer. Hero Future Energies (HFE), the renewable arm of the Hero Group, has announced the appointment of Srivatsan Iyer as its global Chief Executive Officer. Srivatsan will be taking over from industry veteran Sunil […] Read more
“Technology is the Catalyst for our Future Growth and Carbon Neutrality” Updated On Tue, Jan 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy By: Philip Chen, President of Digital Power Business, Huawei The urgent call for carbon neutrality and rapid digital transformation Amidst the global pandemic, China announced its aim to hit peak emissions before 2030 and for carbon neutrality by 2060. This is one of the most significant milestones in the fight against global warming and climate […] Read more