CERC Asks SECI to Pay Azure Subsidiary Additional Project Cost Following Safeguard Duty Norms Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulation Commission has directed SECI to recompense Azure Power FortyOne, a subsidiary of Azure Power India, on the incremental posts costs along with additional costs as incurred by the firm due to the imposition of safeguard duty. The duty led to the shot up of the project cost for Azure. Further, the […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Revolutionizing Solar Energy Integration: The MARS Project and Electric Grids Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A new era of energy systems dominated by green and renewable solar power is approaching. As the transition comes to fruition, it’s important to understand the type of current the grids use – Alternating Current (AC) – and to ensure solar integration without much hassle. Despite its benefits, solar energy involves a complex and lengthy […] Read more
Railways Tender for 500 MW Solar Power Consultancy Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy IRCON Renewable Power has issued a tender inviting bids to hire a project management consultancy (PMC) for solar power projects of capacity of 500 MW at Pavagada in Karnataka. IRCON Renewable Power is a subsidiary of the central government owned IRCON International. It’s a PSU of the railways. The IRCON tender document reads that the […] Read more
View From WFES-India Risks Falling Behind In Solar and Other Renewables Push Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, it was interesting to hear the views of delegates, both Indian and foreign when it came to the market attractiveness of India for renewable energy. While there is zero doubt about the emergence of the country as a renewable energy powerhouse that has even pushed many […] Read more
SolarEdge Launches New Battery Cell Line for Stationary Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israel-based maker of solar inverters, power optimizers and monitoring systems, SolarEdge Technologies has announced that its Energy Storage Division has begun shipping new battery cells designed for stationary energy storage applications. SolarEdge said in its official statement that the new line of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) pouch cells, manufactured at Sella 2, the Company’s new […] Read more
New Zealand’s First Big Battery Project of 200MWh & Solar Farm in Offing From TotalEnergies Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saft, a subsidiary of French energy major, TotalEnergies, has bagged a project to establish New Zealand’s first big grid-connected battery. Saft was contending against Tesla and Fluence for the 100MW and 200MWh Ruakākā battery contract, which is worth $NZ186 million. The formal announcement for the project came in December 2022 from Meridian, which is the […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Backs Farmers for Solar Plants With Subsidies Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The state of Uttar Pradesh that has not shown much speed in terms of renewables growth so far seems to be making some moves of late. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the farmers of the state for 7 MW of solar power generation projects under the PM […] Read more
Engie Acquires 1,250 MW Solar & Storage Projects in US from Revolve Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Engie has acquired the 250 MW Parker Solar and Storage Project, and the 1,000 MW Bouse Solar and Storage Project from Revolve Renewable Power. The announcement has been made by Revolve Renewable Power and the projects have been sold to Engie IR Holdings LLC that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Engie. The two companies […] Read more
