PV System Commissioning – Perfection is The Key! Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Effective management of a solar PV plant could be divided into 3 distinctive steps i.e. Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning and Operations & Management (O&M). EPC deals with the pre-construction and construction activities of the PV power plant. Commissioning is the process that starts along with the construction of plants and proceeds through PV […] Read more
35% Drop in Tariff After Commissioning Delay Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Waaneep had entered into a power purchase agreement with APSPDCL at a tariff of Rs 5.76/kWh for a 25 MW solar power project. The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has given its nod to an amendment in the existing Power Purchase Agreement which was drafted by Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (APSPDCL). […] Read more
BP Sells 430 MW of Wind portfolio in the US Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy BP Wind Energy will use the proceeds from the deal to fund technology upgrades elsewhere within its substantial remaining US wind portfolio. BP has sold three wholly owned wind facilities totaling 430 MW to funds managed by affiliates of Ares Management Corporation, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch serving as financial advisor to BP in […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Avishek Kumar, Director, Sunkonnect Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about Sunkonnect and its offerings and key specialities? Sunkonnect is a global renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore. We work with system owners, developers, EPC players and manufacturers in making significant and longlasting improvements to their systems, products and processes. Our team has over […] 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
Interview with Neil Yu, Product Manager, Marketing Department, Growatt. Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Growatt is a professional manufacturer on the market of high capacity PV-solar inverters. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the 10th anniversary of Intersolar India 2018 at Bangalore, Neil Yu, Product Manager, Marketing Department, Growatt shared his views on various topics including company’s presence in the Indian market, its products offering, its […] Read more
Industry Bullish on Renewable Sector but Issues Linger Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy High tariff and the expensive infrastructure mire the sheen of the sector, issues which the industry wants to be resolved in the forthcoming year. The recently held COP24 renewed the focus of world government’s on the increasing need of solar energy and India government and the industry also agrees with the fact. However, high tariff […] Read more
Siemens Bags 126 MW Order for Maharashtra Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa will provide infrastructure to install and operate the facility, including supply, erection and commissioning of 63 units of wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured an order for 126 MW wind farm in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, a company statement said. The company statement further added that as part of the turnkey […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bid for Development of Smart Townships Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The successful bidder will provide comprehensive O&M services to the project as well as a transmission system for a period of three years. National Thermal Power Corporation, India’s largest power producer has issued a tender for the Implementation of Renewable Package for Smart Township Initiative in Solapur in Maharashtra and and Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. […] Read more
