Fossil-dependent Russia Finally Warms Up To Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar energy in Russia might be on the verge of a major expansion, thanks to a government support program for renewable energy sources, The Moscow Times reported industry experts as saying. Russia, the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has historically relied on its vast oil and gas reserves to bolster its economy. But the […] Read more
On MP Foundation Day, CM Announces Twin Schemes for Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced two new schemes on the 66th Foundation Day of the state, which was celebrated as Madhya Pradesh Utsav with the guiding theme of Atmanirbhar MP on Monday. The two new schemes included Kusum Yojana, under which cooperation will be provided to the local bodies for setting up […] Read more
Solar Firm Greenshift Offers Carbon Finance Option With EV Stations Updated On Mon, Nov 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based GreenShift Initiatives Private Limited (GIPL) which claims to offer a unique solar-as-a-service (SaaS) model involving zero-investment on rooftop solar installation, and fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has come out with an offer to monetize carbon emission achievement. The company has rolled out carbon credits — a ‘carbon finance’ option to its customers to […] Read more
Tata Pwr, Tata Steel to Set Up 41MW Solar Plants in Jharkhand & Odisha Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power and Tata Steel, the two flagship companies of the Tata Group, have come together to develop grid-connected solar plants in Jharkhand and Odisha. The two companies have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a duration of 25 years to set up 41MW solar project, which will be a combination of rooftop, floating […] Read more
56% Solar Projects Planned for 2022 at Risk due to Mfg Cost Hike: Rystad Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The earliest estimates on the impact of price volatility and rising costs on solar projects worldwide are finally coming out, and the news is not good. The surging cost of manufacturing materials and shipping could threaten 50 gigawatts (GW) – a staggering 56% – of the 90 GW of global utility PV developments planned for […] Read more
Honeywell Debuts Flow Battery For Formal Testing, 12 Hours Power Discharge Promised Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based multinational Honeywell has announced the development of a new flow battery for providing long duration power of up to 12 hours. The firm says the technology will be first tested by US utility major Duke Energy in a 400kWh system configuration in 2022, before being scaled upto a 60MWh pilot project by 2023. The […] Read more
525 KW Solar Plant Installed in Golden Temple, Punjab Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy With the financial assistance of the US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Punjab, on Tuesday. “Our mission is to ensure clean power supply round the clock at Sri Darbar Sahib, saving 33 per […] Read more
GESCL Invites Bids for 60 MW Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Corporation Limited (GESCL) has invited bids from interested contractors for the design, engineering, supply, procurement, installation, and commissioning of 60 MW solar photovoltaic grid-connected power plants, including their operation and maintenance for 5 years, around various substations of GETCO of Bhachau Taluka in Kachchh District, Gujarat. The deadline for bid submission is […] Read more
Ministry of Power Notifications for Change in Law, Curtailment of ‘Must Run’ Plants Welcome Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In two separate notifications, the Ministry of Power has issued notifications for both compensation in case of a change in law event, and for curtailment of power from Must Run power plants. The rules will have significant impact for renewable energy producers, thanks to the must run status they enjoy, besides the many disputes linked […] Read more
