Sterling and Wilson Wins Solar Plus Battery Storage Contract Updated On Fri, Oct 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson has announced that its HES division has signed an EPC contract to construct a solar plus battery storage hybrid power plant in Niger. Sterling and Wilson, one of the leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies in India, has announced that its Hybrid & Energy Storage division (HES) has signed an EPC […] Read more
MNRE Amends Bidding Guidelines for Procuring Power From Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based bidding process for the procurement of power from grid-tied solar projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a gazette notification, has issued amendments to the guidelines for ‘Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power […] Read more
Need for Decreasing Energy Consumption Driving Demand for Smart Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The focus on renewable energy resources has risen considerably over the years. With the condition of the environment worsening day by day due to the excessive utilization of fossil fuels for energy generation, governments of different countries are now paying attention to renewable energy resources. Moreover, the population across the globe has been increasing at […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
SPDA Makes a Case for 18 Month Deferment of BCD On Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just a week after the manufacturers association, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) made a plea for 50 percent BCD at the earliest, comes the rejoinder from Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA). The SPDA is a national association representing India’s ‘upcoming’ solar power generators and developers, and says that the Government must reconsider its […] Read more
Amplus Achieves First Successful Solar Trade on GTAM Updated On Sat, Aug 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 20th, three days after the launch of India’s first ever Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Amplus Solar sold solar electricity on the exchange, becoming the first solar generator to trade on GTAM. IEX had launched the GTAM on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the CERC […] Read more
MERC Rejects Grace Period Sought by 28 RE Generators Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Generators were Seeking Grace Period in Implementation of MERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement for Solar and Wind Generation) Regulations The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has partially rejected a plea by renewable energy generators in Maharashtra seeking intervention in a matter regarding non-compliance of a MERC order regarding forecasting, scheduling and deviation […] Read more
Design Breakthrough can Spur Advances in Solar Lasers and Hydrogen Generation Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists in Japan have developed a fully planar device that converts sunlight into a laser beam, which can efficiently power hydrogen fuel generators. Solar-pumped lasers convert sunlight into laser beams, which can be used to produce hydrogen—a clean type of fuel that can help to tackle the current environmental crisis. But, these lasers usually require […] Read more
LG Chem Unveils Full Home Backup Solution With SolarEdge Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy LG Chem has announced that it has joined forces with SolarEdge to bring compatibility with the LG RESU10H (400V, 9.8 kWh) home battery. LG Chem, a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has announced that it has once again joined forces with SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy, to bring compatibility with the […] Read more
