MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
Global Storage Market Predicted to Reach 158 GWh by 2024: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy storage market will expand 13-fold by 2024, according to new research from consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. According to the report, ‘Global energy storage outlook 2019: 2018 year-in-review and outlook to 2024’, energy storage has been creeping into decarbonising markets over the past 5 years. Commenting on the report, Ravi Manghani, Research Director, said, […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more
GE to Supply Benin’s 1st ADMS Grid Soln; Inks 2 Deals in West Africa Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the company will build energy systems in Benin and upgrade three substations in Cote d’Ivoire. GE Renewable Energy’s grid solutions business has bagged two contracts in West Africa to provide its energy solutions to help foster economic development and growth in Benin and Cote d’Ivoire. As per the deal, the company […] Read more
USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
MYSUN Secures 11MW New Orders from Mah, Raj; Expands Presence to 7 States Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adding to its presence in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the company added industrial and institutional clients in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in FY 2018-19. One of the leading players in the rooftop solar space, MYSUN has received new orders aggregating 11 MW from Maharashtra and Rajasthan states in past 30 […] Read more
$1 Bn Green Finance Facility Launched to Boost ASEAN Green Infra Investments Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new facility will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign green infrastructure projects such as sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems. Southeast Asian governments, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and major development financiers have launched the “ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility”, a new initiative to spur more than $1 billion in […] Read more