MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 9.0/kWh in 250 MW Solar with Storage Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 250 MW solar project power purchase auction for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has concluded Ayana Renewables Power Private Limited (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy as the winners. MSEDCL’s decided opening tariff was 9.65/kWh, while the awarded capacity tariff was 9.0/kWh. Ayana Renewables Power Private Ltd (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy, both […] Read more
Canadian Solar Bags 256 MW Contracts For South Africa Largest Solar PPAs Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”) signed a 256 MW solar module contract with SOLA Group, a Cape Town-based independent power producer. The 256 MWs will supply the first two largest utility-scale solar power projects in South Africa, which are based on private power purchase agreements (PPAs). […] Read more
India’s Policy Framework For Low-Carbon Electricity Generation Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy India recently submitted its Long-term Low-Carbon Development strategy to the requirements of the Paris Agreement. The South Asian country aims to go carbon-neutral by 2070, requiring adopting new technological developments while taking care of all the associated risks. For this, the Policy framework that the country adopts will matter the most in its transition to […] Read more
IIT and IISER Researchers Create New Synthetic Photosynthetic System Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy A new artificial light-harvesting system has been created by researchers from IISER-Thiruvananthapuram and IIT-Indore. This system efficiently harvests light for power conversion by simulating photosynthesis, the process by which plants absorb sunlight and make sugars. The study was released in the renowned “Royal Chemical Society – Chemical Science” publication. Officials claim that researchers from all […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
HCG Hospital Chain Installs 2.25 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hospitals in India have been recognising the many advantages of installing solar panels, such as curbing electricity bills since healthcare is an energy intensive industry. Among the most recent hospitals to take the solar route is Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), which is among the largest cancer care hospital chains in India. In a bid […] Read more
Coal Firm Anglo American Secures 100% Renewable Electricity for Australian Ops Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mining conglomerate Anglo American has said that it has sourced the supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corporation, the Queensland Government-owned provider of electricity and energy solutions. Anglo American said that the deal will effectively remove all Scope 2 emissions from […] Read more
PV Inverter Brand GoodWe’s India Solar Story Continues With New Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy A top name in the world of PV inverters and energy storage solutions manufacturing globally, China-based GoodWe continues to make an impact in India. Each new local project in India installed by the firm goes to add to its portfolio and reputation as a dependable partner.. Take the 4 MW Lemzon Granito utility project in […] Read more
