CERC Lockdown Extended to Jan 20, 2021 By Peeved Supreme Court Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the latest hearing of the saga around the shutdown of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the tussle between lawmakers and the law dispensers continued afresh. The Supreme Court, coming down harshly on yet another missed deadline by the government, when it comes to the appointment of an officer of the law as ordered, […] Read more
‘Suns-Voc’ Testing System That Could Become the IoT of Photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new system ‘Suns-Voc’ developed by a team of researchers from Arizona State University which can measure solar performance over the long term in scalable photovoltaic systems, is being considered as a breakthrough in the cost and longevity of interconnected power delivery. Solar cells are only “current-voltage” tested in the lab before they are deployed […] Read more
Ørsted Divests 25% of 1.1 GW Ocean Wind Offshore Project Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has entered into an agreement to sell a 25% ownership interest in its 1,100 MW Ocean Wind offshore wind project to New Jersey’s PSEG. Ørsted has entered into an agreement to sell a 25 percent ownership interest in its 1,100 MW Ocean Wind offshore wind project to New Jersey’s Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
Growing Opportunities for Hybrid AC-DC Infrastructure in India: Report Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by GOGLA attempts to deep dive into the relevance of hybrid AC-DC (HAD) energy infrastructure in India A new report by GOGLA attempts to deep dive into the relevance of hybrid AC-DC (HAD) energy infrastructure in India with the objective of providing insights into how energy-efficient appliances can be integrated with the electricity […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more
How a Butterfly has Helped in Making an Upgraded Hydrogen Sensor? Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, a new light-activated hydrogen sensor produces ultra-precise results at room temperature. Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that produces ultra-precise results at room temperature. This technology can detect hydrogen leaks well before the safety […] Read more
Bengaluru’s Three Wheels United Enters Third Derivative’s Inaugural Cohort Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A Bengaluru based, Three Wheels United (TWU) has announced their selection in the Third Derivative’s inaugural cohort of climate innovation startups, in a press release on 2nd December 2020. TWU a tech-enabled financier of light electric vehicles is one of the 50 climate innovation startups, selected from more than 600 applicants across 60+ countries. Founded […] Read more
Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies. The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of […] Read more
