Chinese Module Makers Push Across New Frontiers In Search For New Markets Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hemmed in by domestic overcapacity and trade walls coming up in traditional export markets like the US, Europe and India, Chinese module makers have made an unprecedented push to take solar to newer markets. It remains to be seen if these new markets offer the dame reward and returns equation for these suppliers. Be it […] Read more
Polysilicon Market Bleeds Top 4 Chinese Manufacturers With Losses In H1 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy German polysilicon market specialist Bernreuter Research reports that the top 4 Chinese polysilicon manufacturers all slipped into losses in the first half of 2024. Consequently, at least three of the top 4 have cut down on capacity utilisation in the second half of the year, even as Tongwei continues to maintain output. In the first […] Read more
L&T Carves Out Renewable Energy Vertical In Its Infrastructure Segment Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Effective from 1st September 2024, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) carved out a separate business vertical for renewable EPC out of its Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) business, within its Infrastructure Projects segment. L&T has created the Renewable EPC business, as an addition to its construction verticals. The move comes at a time when the division […] 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
NTPC Issues 1.2 GW Hybrid Tender With 600 MW Greenshoe Option Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC has released a tender to select hybrid power generators for the supply of 1.2 GW of power from inter-state (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India. This project has a greenshoe option for an additional capacity of up to 600 MW on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis with 20th of September set as the […] Read more
Senvion Secures 86.4 MW Order From Continuum Green Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Wind turbine manufacturer Senvion India announced a new order of 86.4 MW from Continuum Green Energy in Gujarat. With this order, Senvion will be delivering a total of 270 MW across five projects to Continuum. Senvion India was acquired by Saudi Arabia based Alfanar in 2021 from its German parent, Senvion Gmbh. At the time […] Read more