After Defiance By BESCOM, KERC Issues Fresh Order On Net-Metering Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued a fresh order for the ESCOMS in Karnataka. This comes after the state power regulator found irregularities in the implementation of its earlier order where it talked about non-availability of the benefits of net metering facility for rooftop solar consumers who opt for open access connections. […] Read more
Ireland Hopes for 1334 MW Of RE Additions After Round 4 of Capacity Auctions Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Provisional results from the fourth round of the Irish Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4) confirm 1,334 MW of renewable energy bids that meet criteria. Of this, 960MW is solar PV and 374MW onshore wind. The average auction price has come in at €96.85 (£81.73) per MWh, with the generation-weighted average price for solar projects […] Read more
Honeywell Commissions Microgrid BESS At Lakshadweep Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) has successfully delivered and commissioned a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) project in the Lakshadweep Islands. This marks India’s first on-grid solar project to incorporate BESS technology. The Lakshadweep Islands project is a significant step toward the decarbonization of energy supplies […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
Chinese Module Makers Push Across New Frontiers In Search For New Markets Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hemmed in by domestic overcapacity and trade walls coming up in traditional export markets like the US, Europe and India, Chinese module makers have made an unprecedented push to take solar to newer markets. It remains to be seen if these new markets offer the dame reward and returns equation for these suppliers. Be it […] Read more
Polysilicon Market Bleeds Top 4 Chinese Manufacturers With Losses In H1 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy German polysilicon market specialist Bernreuter Research reports that the top 4 Chinese polysilicon manufacturers all slipped into losses in the first half of 2024. Consequently, at least three of the top 4 have cut down on capacity utilisation in the second half of the year, even as Tongwei continues to maintain output. In the first […] Read more
Renewables Contribute Only 4% To NTPC’s Turnover in FY24 Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to the latest numbers from India’s power giant NTPC, renewable energy assets contribute a mere 1.23% to the company’s turnover. When hydro projects are included, this figure increases to just 4%. NTPC Limited’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report indicates that power generation accounts for 94.19% of the company’s total turnover. The report reveals that […] Read more
MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […] Read more
The Key To the Next Phase of RE Growth: Evolution of Large-Scale Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The renewable energy industry has been on a transformative journey over the past few decades. At the heart of this revolution lies large-scale battery storage which is considered to be one of the most critical technological advancements. These batteries have evolved from small, short-duration systems to massive, long-duration powerhouses that are now integral to the […] Read more