MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
EBRD Grants €149 Million Loan to Upgrade Ukraine’s Transmission Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan for the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan to support the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network. The investment will help Ukrenergo upgrade […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more
DERC Announces Reduced Tariff for Consumers, EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi’s power regulator DERC has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi’s power regulator, Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) chairman Justice (retired) S S […] Read more
Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Doubles Net Income in First 9 Months of FY 19 Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has reported in its results of the first nine months (Oct-Jun) of FY 2019, that it doubled its net income to €88 million in the period. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has reported the results of the first nine months (October-June) and the third quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year (FY) 2019. The […] Read more
ST Raises Performance of Next-Gen Digital Power Applications with STM32G4 Microcontrollers Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has unleashed its next generation of microcontrollers the STM32G4 MCU with the performance to manage them. As the latest smart electronic products add extra sensor-driven features and adopt higher-efficiency power technologies such as silicon carbide or gallium nitride to save energy, STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unleashed […] Read more
EDPR Sells Stake in 137 MW Brazilian Wind Farm to Actis Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Actis for the sale of all of its shareholding in a 137 MW onshore wind project in Brazil EDP Renewables (EDPR), the renewable arm of Portugal’s largest electric utility company EDP, has announced that it has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of the private equity […] Read more
