Solar Rooftop Firm Zunroof Launches Range of Smart Home Devices Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar rooftop solutions provider Zunroof has announced its entry into the Smart Homes Category with the consumer launch of its ‘zunpulse’ smart devices Gurugram-based solar rooftop solutions provider Zunroof has announced its entry into the Smart Homes Category with the consumer launch of its new range of ‘zunpulse’ smart devices, with a single app to […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Sector is Still Primed for Growth: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy While the pace of renewable energy growth has slowed in India, positive outcomes in recent auctions suggest there remains plenty of appetite among domestic and foreign investors to build renewable infrastructure, according to a new IEEFA briefing note. Policy-related headwinds and a collapse in electricity demand due to the COVID-19 crisis have disrupted India’s renewable energy […] Read more
How World Record Low Solar Prices Moved Out of India Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2016, when Acme Solar surprised, nay, shocked everyone with a bid of Rs 2.44 per KwH at the newly launched solar auctions, everyone celebrated. It was believed that much like telecom, the era of lowest cost solar in India had also arrived. A long, sustained boom was duly predicted, and many of todays […] Read more
SECI’s 100 MW Solar Plus 50 MW Storage Tender Gets Timeline Changes Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI’s latest tender for the commissioning of a 100 MW solar along with a 50 MW storage in Chhattisgarh has seen alterations to some tender dates. Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) latest tender for the commissioning of a 100 MW (ac) solar project (200 MWdc) along with a 50 MW/ 150 MWh Battery Energy […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
UL Receives Accreditation to Test RE Plants in India per CEA Grid Codes Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy UL has received accreditation from DAkkS that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per CEA of India grid codes. UL, a global safety science company, has announced that it has received accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
As India Presses for Domestic Manufacturing, Bifacial Modules Should Get Their Due Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At last count, over 12 GW of manufacturing announcements or at least an intent to manufacture solar cells and modules had been announced in India. The names include firms with an established record for execution, as well as firms that are building one now. From the Adani Group, to Azure Power, Renew Power, to Tata […] Read more
Another Deadline Extension for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI, for the 4th time, has extended the bid deadline for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 […] Read more
SECI Extends Timeline for its 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar PV Tender Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the timeline for the implementation of 97.5 MW rooftop solar PV system shame for government buildings in different zones of India The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified of the extension in timelines for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system shame for government buildings in different […] Read more
