In Renewables, it’s No Less Than a ‘Revolution’ Underway in India. WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the World Sustainable Development Summit, India’s renewable push came up for appraisal, with everyone agreeing that it was no less than a revolution when seen from most metrics. At a panel chaired by Ajay Shankar of TERI, Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE, Vineet Mittal of the Avaada Energy Group representing the private sector, David Nelson […] Read more
“Leveraging the Co-Benefits of RE” Report Launched at WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy TERI previously coordinated three co-benefits Council meetings to delineate areas of national importance that can be captured using the co-benefits approach. TERI and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), under the aegis of International Climate Initiative (IKI) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), launched their report […] Read more
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
Petitions by SPDs to Consider GST as Change in Law Accepted Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CERC with its latest order has provided some relief to solar developers in a matter of GST compensation. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), hearing on the matter raised by local solar project developers, has issued an order accepting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a change in the law in case of […] Read more
Indian Wind Power Sector to Benefit From US-China Tariff Scuffle : Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. India’s wind energy sector could benefit in the form of new investments as the ongoing tariff scuffle between US and China continues to escalate. The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood […] 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
France Launches First Offshore Wind Power Project Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy LOC Renewables supplied MWS across the project, which enabled an efficient and successful delivery of the 2MW Floatgen. LOC Renewables, a part of LOC Group, a leading international marine and engineering consulting firm, has successfully overseen the launch of France’s first offshore wind project. LOC Renewables supplied marine warranty surveying services (MWS) across the […] Read more
