Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
Savosolar Signs Delivery Contract for a Solar Thermal System in France Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Savosolar signs delivery contract for a solar thermal system to AbSOLAR in Cadaujac, France Savosolar has signed a delivery contract with AbSOLAR SAS valued at approximately c. EUR 300 thousand for a solar thermal plant delivery in Cadaujac, France. Delivery of this plant will happen during the first half of 2021. Savosolar informed on April […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Blown: How India Lost The Solar Rooftop Battle Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in 2015, when India declared its renewable energy target of 175GW for 2022, with 100 GW as the share of solar power, the euphoria over the sheer ambition papered over a lot of questions. For not only was this target truly ambitious, but to many, it finally declared the government’s resolve to break away […] Read more
EESL to Establish Clean Energy & E-Mobility Projects for NHAI Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with NHAI to establish various clean energy and energy efficiency interventions at NHAI structures across India. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), an Autonomous Body under the Ministry […] Read more
Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more
Emmvee Commissions 700 kWp Rooftop Solar Project for Balaji Technologies Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Emmvee has commissioned a 700 kWp rooftop solar project for Balaji Building Technologies, a leading glass treatment company in Bengaluru. Leading domestic solar module manufacturer and solar solutions provider Emmvee has announced that it has commissioned a rooftop solar PV project for Balaji Building Technologies, a leading glass treatment company in Bengaluru. The 700 kWp […] Read more
Xcel Energy Releases RfP For 500 MW Solar Power Generation Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy U.S. based Renewable Energy Provider, Xcel Energy has released a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the generation of approximately 500 MW of solar power near its Sherburne County (Sherco) Generating Station in Becker, Minnesota. The company serves approximately 3.7 million electricity and 2.1 million natural gas customers across parts of eight Midwestern and Western states, […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 110 MW Solar Project for KSEBL Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced that the company has received a LoA from KSEBL on January 6, 2021, to develop a 110 MW solar project. Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has announced that the company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) on January […] Read more