China To Dominate CSP Revival in Long Term Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Concentrated Solar Power is the technology which uses mirrors to concentrate the sun’s energy to drive traditional steam turbines or engines that create electricity. The thermal energy concentrated in a CSP plant can be stored and used to produce electricity when it is needed, day or night. Concentrated solar power (CSP), a renewable energy technology […] Read more
As DRC Takes Charge at MNRE, A Busy Period Beckons Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has finally set up the dispute resolution committee it promised earlier this month. Announced by the Power Minister Shri. R.K. Singh, the commitee is tasked with the job of settling disputes that arise between government agencies and private sector players . This committee is comprised of three former civil […] Read more
SECI Signs PSAs Worth 600 MW with two State Discoms Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has signed PSA with two state discoms for supplying nearly 600 MW of power from renewable projects. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has signed Power Supply Agreements (PSA) with two state discoms for supplying nearly 600 MW of power from renewable projects. The first agreement has been signed […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
ADB, USAID Partner to Expand Asia-Pacific’s Sustainable Energy Market Updated On Sat, Jun 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy USAID has launched a partnership with ADB to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and energy sector in Asia and the Pacific. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and market-driven energy sector […] Read more
Tariffs Drop to 2.48/kWh in SECI’s Rajasthan 750 MW (Tranche-I) Auction Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. According to the […] Read more
Adani Green Arm Wins 600 MW Hybrid Capacity in SECI Auction Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Arm has bagged project capacity worth 600 MW to develop solar-wind hybrid projects in the latest SECI auction. Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy has bagged project capacity worth 600 MW to develop solar-wind hybrid projects in the latest Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction. […] Read more
MNRE Sets Up Committee For Handling Disputes Between Developers and SECI/NTPC Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has observed that there a need for a Dispute Resolution Mechanism for resolving the unforeseen disputes b/w developers and SECI/NTPC. In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) approved a proposal to set up a Dispute […] Read more
Global Investments in Renewable Energy Hit $288 Billion: BNEF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The dip in investment in 2018 can be partly attributed to falling technology costs in solar photovoltaics, which meant that the required capacity could be secured at a lower cost and slowdown in PV installations in China. Global investment in renewable energy has hit $288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity […] Read more
