Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Delhi Metro on Track to Become 100 Percent Green Updated On Sat, Jul 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation received the green certificates for its Phase-3 stations, depots, and sub-stations said a statement, and have now become only completely ‘green’ Metro system in the world for adhering to green building norms for its residential colonies. Delhi Metro has become the only completely ‘green’ Metro system in the world for […] Read more
Azure Power Assigned Highest Accreditation Rating by ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy While assigning the rating ICRA considered Azure Power’s strong track record of project execution, its well qualified and experienced management, technical competence, quality of suppliers and ties-up, and strong financial profile. Azure Power, a leading independent solar power producer in India, has been assigned SP 1A rating by ICRA, one of India’s leading rating agencies. […] Read more
PPAs signed for first Wind Auction totalling 1050 MW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for purchase of 1050 MW of wind power under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s first Wind Auction Scheme here today. The PPAs were signed between PTC India […] Read more
Centre to Notify Guidelines for Renewable Power Procurement Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Until the guidelines are drafted, the till then projects will be set up under existing provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 under section 62 wherein the State Regulatory Commission is to be approached for fixation of tariff. The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that a guideline for procurement of renewable power […] Read more
ReNew to Acquire Orange’s Portfolio in $950 Million Deal to Bulk Up Before IPO Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReNew power is in in active discussions with Orange Renewable to acquire its portfolio of a little over 600 MW of predominantly wind and a smattering of solar assets for Rs 6175 crore ($950 million) of enterprise valuation, and has already submitted a non binding offer and is conducting diligence. Sumant Sinha led ReNew Power […] Read more
NISE conducting 3 Days Skill Development Program PVSYST & PVSOL Software with Cost Economic and Policies Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Graduate Engineers with basic knowledge of Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering, Solar Entrepreneurs; Scientists, Researchers, Engineering college faculty wishing to know about PVSYST & PVSOL” Software with Cost Economic and Policies can participate in this NISE’s skill development program. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous center of excellence of MNRE, is conducting […] Read more
DRAGON’S EYE on LION’S PIE Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Alright! It gave mostly new narratives to apprehend the ‘Solar’ relation between India and China.The then thought China’s shabby rural-oriented solar program in the 1990s today throws an incremental progression amid the western economic powers. What can be more assertive to say that China is today global leader has divulged as the world’s largest renewable […] Read more
TrinaBESS Extends its Offer to Provide Turnkey Microgrid Solutions Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy TrinaBESS offers a complete turnkey energy storage solution including consultancy services, solution design, component survey, procurement, system integration, construction, on-site training and commissioning, as well as operations and maintenance. TrinaBESS provides turnkey microgrid solutions worldwide, designed to answer energy needs in remote areas or islands. The solution includes solar and energy storage that can also […] Read more