Crashing Oil, Booming Solar. Possible? Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy While the slump in oil prices will have its own yet to be seen second, and third order effects, be it political stability in the middle east, or moves by the US and Russia to outflank each other, for India, this is the opportunity that needs to be taken with both hands. The country has […] Read more
Azelio Signs MoU in Chile for Energy Storage Supply to Mining Industry Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Azelio has signed an MoU with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. Azelio has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT (VOGT) to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. The MoU frameworks […] Read more
Electricity Act Amendments The Big Bang Reforms Solar Sector Needs Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The amendments proposed in the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 by the power ministry could be the big bang reforms the power sector, and by extension, the renewable energy sector in India, has been waiting for. If these go through without major changes, then some of the biggest roadblocks holding back the proper growth and […] Read more
Decoding The healthy Response to NHPC 2000 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy On the face of it, the response to the NHPC (formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) 2 GW tender is more than a little surprising. Not only has the tender sailed through, it has done so with flying colours, by any stretch of imagination. Five well established players in the form of SoftBank-backed SB Energy, Axis […] Read more
Tender Issued for 45 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy MPMKVVCL has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for setting up of 45 MW of rooftop solar power projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for setting up of 45 MW of rooftop solar power projects in the state […] Read more
Reinvest 2020, BCD, Mfg. And More- Highlights from MNRE-USISPF Webinar Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a Webinar organised late yesterday evening by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), participants got dollops of reassurance, and an insight into the future for renewable energy in India, including manufacturing, as India’s MNRE sees it, with inputs from key industry leaders. You can read an earlier report on on key issues highlighted […] Read more
Vistra Announces Expansion of Battery Energy Storage Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vistra has announced that it is increasing the size of its battery energy storage project located at the site of its Oakland Power Plant. Vistra has announced that it is increasing the size of its battery energy storage project located at the site of its Oakland Power Plant. The battery will now have a capacity […] Read more
Canadian Solar Responds to Patent Infringement Suit Filed by Solaria Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solaria had filed suit against Canadian Solar in California for infringing on its US patent. And now, Canadian Solar has responded to the complaint. The Solaria Corporation, a US-based global provider of advanced solar energy products, had announced earlier this month that it had filed suit against Canadian Solar, the leading Chinese solar panel manufacturer, […] Read more
Engie Bags 235 MW of Wind and Solar Tenders in France Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie has been awarded a total of 235 MW capacity in the latest tender results announced by the Minister for Ecological and Inclusive Transition in France Last week, the French Minister for Ecological and Inclusive Transition Elisabeth Borne had announced the results of the latest solar and wind tenders in France, contributing to the goals […] Read more