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
Borosil Renewable In Deal With Clean Max For Green Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewable has announced acquiring 49 percent stake in Clean Max Prithvi Pvt Ltd (CMPPL) and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd. The Mumbai-based company in its recent filing before the Bombay Stok Exchange (BSE) said. Indian open access law requires offtakers to acquire proportionate stakes in firms supplying green […] Read more
IEX’s August Power Market Update Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), the dominant power exchange in the country, has released its market update for August. IEX achieved a total volume (including certificates) of 12,040 MU in August 2024, marking a 35.8% year-over-year increase. The electricity volume at 9,914 MU, increased 17.1% YoY. The renewable energy certificates (REC) at 2,116 MU, increased […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
Ministry Of Finance Grants Navratna Status To SECI, NHPC And SJVN Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant indicator of their growing stature and performance, the Ministry of Finance recently conferred ‘Navratna’ status to three Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) namely, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), and SJVN to develop and expand Renewable Energy (RE) capacity in India under the Ministry of New and […] 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
Report Bats For Boosting R&D On Agro Voltaics Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest analysis by scholars at EMBER, an energy think tank said that the agro photovoltaic ecosystem needs more attention especially in the research and development segment. This, the researchers said is needed to boost the deployment of the system where solar power generation and agriculture go hand in hand without hindering its others avenues. […] Read more