MoP Issues Draft Electricity Rules 2021 for Green Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released the “Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021,” seeking comments from stakeholders within 30 days. The draft rules can be accessed here. These rules are proposed for the purchase and consumption of green energy, including the energy from ‘Waste-to-Energy’ plants. The draft rules address […] Read more
High Cost, Infrastructural Issues Limit Green Hydrogen’s Role in Energy Transition: Study Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Green hydrogen is recognised as a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels for “hard-to-abate” sectors. The supply chain for hydrogen, however, is not yet fully developed. Several barriers, such as the high cost of green hydrogen compared to non-renewable alternatives and the lack of dedicated infrastructure, are still […] Read more
SJVN Wins Bihar’s 200 MW Solar Project Auction Worth Rs. 1,000 Crore Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A joint venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, SJVN on Saturday announced winning the auction for 200 MW of Grid-Connected Solar Project of Rs, 1,000 crores in Bihar. According to SJCN’s Chairman Mr. Nand Lal Sharma, SJVN Ltd got the project through Open Competitive Tariff Bidding Process for quoted capacity of […] Read more
New Research Accelerates Development of Organic Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A team of researchers is working to replace heavy and expensive silicon solar cells currently being used in the solar industry with light and low-cost organic solar cells – made from materials and elements found in plants and animals – which could help in the battle against climate change. Most of today’s solar cells are made from […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Solar Q1 Results. Underwhelming Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL) (BSE Scrip Code: 542760; NSE Symbol: SWSOLAR), one of the leading solar EPC and O&M solutions provider, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2021. The Company’s consolidated revenue from operations for Q1FY22 stood at Rs. 1,195 crore and adjusted gross margins stood at Rs 28 […] Read more
CERC Permits SolarArise Subsidiary to get GST Compensation Updated On Sat, Aug 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of Talettutayi Solar Projects One Pvt. Limited (TSPPL), a subsidiary of Gurugram-based SolarArise, directing Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to pay the solar developer compensation for the increased cost of a project, excluding carrying cost, due to the implementation of the GST laws […] Read more
Coal India Limited Tenders for 50/75 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian government-owned coal mining corporation, Coal India Ltd. has floated a tender through its subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. for a grid-connected solar power plant of capacity 50/75 MW including evacuation infrastructure anywhere in Odisha. The solar power plant will be established through an EPC contractor including identification of 200 acres of actual land in Odisha […] Read more
Appliance Maker Stovekraft Is Greener With Solar Power Now Updated On Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangalore-headquartered manufacturer of cooking appliances, Stovekraft Ltd., has announced on Thursday to produce clean energy and cutting down its carbon footprints. The firm has gone green by installing a solar rooftop PV system with higher efficiency mono PERC 535/540Wp PV Module at its Bangalore factory. The factory is spread across 16 acres and has more […] Read more
MNRE Starts Loan Scheme for Waste to Energy Biomethanation Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy At a recent webinar organised on ‘World Biofuels Day’, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in association with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), launched a loan interest subvention scheme to provide financial assistance to innovative waste to energy biomethanation projects and business models. A GIS […] Read more
