S.Aussie Grid World’s 1st to Reach Zero Demand, Rooftop Solar Was Key Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy To its knowledge, says the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), South Australia is the first gigawatt-scale power system in the world to approach zero operational demand due to such high proportions of demand being met by distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar. DERs are growing rapidly in the region, with more than 200 […] Read more
TG Regulator Asks Discom to Synchronise Developer’s 3MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has favoured solar developer Tejas India Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. in a recent judgement, partly allowing its petition to direct the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TSSPDCL) to synchronise the developer’s 3 MW solar power project at Kodakandla substation within 30 days, while rejecting Tejas’ plea for […] Read more
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone of 600 MW Solar Park in Jhansi, UP Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a 600 MW solar power park in Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand on Friday as part of his visit to Mahoba and Jhansi districts to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6250 crore which are aimed at alleviating issues of water shortage for farmers in the region. […] Read more
Andhra Edu Institute Goes Solar, Partners With Amp Energy India Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Earlier this week, the School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated a rooftop project that as developed by renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) Amp Energy India. The 120kW solar rooftop plant has been developed under the rooftop scheme of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for government entities. SPA and Amp […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
Collaborative Solar Facility Powers 5 Leading New England Colleges Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy An innovative collaborative energy project has started delivering electricity to five New England colleges—and to tens of thousands of students, staff and faculty—as a new solar energy facility has gone online in Farmington, Maine, US. Launched in 2018, the New England College Renewable Partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration among five leading New England liberal arts […] Read more
APERC Go Ahead For AP Discoms Purchase of 7 GW Solar Power from SECI Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a recent notification, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has granted Andhra Pradesh distribution companies (DISCOMs) approval of their proposal to procure 7000 MW solar energy in three tranches from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), permitting them to enter into tripartite power sale agreement (PSA) subject to the determination of […] Read more
TVS Industrial & Logistic Parks to Produce Solar Pwr for Decarbonisation Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy TVS Industrial and Logistic Parks is mulling to generate solar power using roof and open spaces within its parks to help it reduce electricity consumption and achieve further decarbonisation. The plan is currently under evaluation and a final decision is expected to be taken by next month, a company spokesperson was reported by media as […] Read more
UK Researchers to Develop Anti-soiling Coating for Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules. Project lead Professor Michael Walls, Professor of Photovoltaics for Power Systems in the university’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), says the three-year-long study, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), […] Read more
