MEDA Allowed to Get Rs 2.25 to Rs 2.52 for Wind Projects With Expired EPA’s Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) has allowed, with conditions, MEDA’s demonstration wind projects, which had outlived their EPA (Energy Purchase Agreement) period with MSEDCL, to earn revenues on the basis of MOU’s with the state discom. The Commission accorded approval to proposed power procurement arrangement between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Maharashtra […] Read more
MERC Gives Captive Power Producers Until March 2021 to Fulfill RPO Obligations Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further concession to Captive Power producers (CPP)in the state, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed fossil fuel-based captive power producers and Open Access consumers until March 2021 to fulfill their renewable purchase obligations (RPO). Taking into account the massive impact of the Covid lockdown on industries in the state and their markets […] Read more
India can Become the Global hub for PV Manufacturing: NITI Aayog CEO Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV manufacturing is one of the strategic sectors announced by the government and India has the opportunity to be the global hub for this, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said. Solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing is one of the strategic sectors announced by the government and India has the opportunity to be the global hub […] Read more
Bifacial PV’s Getting Indian Developers Interested In Trackers Again: Dan Shugar Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Since co-founding Nextracker in 2013, CEO Dan Shugar has made it one of the manufacturing success stories of the sector. The firm has delivered trackers for over 35 GW of solar plants till now. The firm has now expanded its portfolio to include yield and performance software and global services. SaurEnergy Group Editor Prasanna Singh […] Read more
RenewSys Expands Manufacturing Capacity at Facility in Bengaluru Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RenewSys India has increased the manufacturing capacity of its Encapsulant (EVA & POE) lines to 3 GW and Backsheet capacity to 4 GW. RenewSys India has announced an increase in the manufacturing capacity of its Encapsulant (EVA & POE) lines to 3 GW (from its current 1.65 GW). Similarly, the Backsheet capacity is being expanded […] Read more
Toyota-Panasonic JV to Begin Production of Prismatic Lithium-ion Batteries Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Planet Energy a JV of Toyota and Panasonic, has announced it will begin production of prismatic lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in Japan Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture (JV) company of Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic, has announced that it will begin production of prismatic lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in […] Read more
Value Unlocking by Creating Demand and Not Just Supply-Side Incentive or Protectionist Policies Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Most economic principles rely on the fundamental fact that both demand and supply exist and a market’s primary role is to bring this demand and supply to an equilibrium. However, demand is a summation of both Effective Demand (known) and Latent Demand (to be realized) and supply side incentives rarely work in the long term […] Read more
Dutch Development Bank FMO Invests $5 Million in Husk Power Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Husk Power Systems has announced that Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has invested USD 5 million in the company. Bihar-based Husk Power Systems, a next-generation power company operating renewable energy minigrids in Asia and Africa, has announced that Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has invested USD 5 million in the company. The financing was also […] Read more
Committed to Advanced Technology and Replace Coal-Fired Plants: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is working towards advancing the technology that is adopted Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has affirmed that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is constantly working […] Read more