EBRD Earmarks 200 Million Euros for Renewables in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The EBRD Board of Directors has approved a financing framework of up to €200 million. This will be used to finance primarily private renewable energy projects with a total generating capacity of 300 MW within the next five years. As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its independence, the European Bank for Reconstruction […] Read more
Fiji, Niger and Tuvalu deposited instrument of ratification of the Framework Agreement of the ISA Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “ISA is a reflection of our common desire to significantly augment solar power generation in our countries, and make joint efforts towards technology development and mobilization of the required investment to promote energy security and universal energy access.” Fiji, Niger and Tuvalu deposited instrument of ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
The 1500 Volt Future Updated On Fri, Sep 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1,500 Volt systems had very quickly surpassed the benchmark of 1,000 Volt systems and became new normal globally. The idea behind the voltage increase is the same as it was during the move from 600 volts to 1,000 volts. It further reduced installation costs and increased profitability by reducing the number of inverters and […] Read more
Goldman Sachs-backed ReNew Power aiming at 5 GW power generation capacity in the next two yrs Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy In April, ReNew Power Ventures had announced doubling its power generation capacity in a year’s time, which crossed 2 GW. ReNew Power Ventures targets to double its generation capacity to 5 GW in the next two years, a top company official said. The company has planned to add 1 GW capacity this fiscal, ReNew Power […] Read more
Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
The Gospel of Distributed Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy A target of 175 GW by 2022 is not just challenging but brings a commodity to bring swift innovations to peg this clean mission. Falling energy storage costs and steadily increasing solar capacity stand to catalyze a paradigm shift from net metering to distributed energy storage. Implementing a system composed of a web of distributed […] Read more
PPAs signed for first Wind Auction totalling 1050 MW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for purchase of 1050 MW of wind power under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s first Wind Auction Scheme here today. The PPAs were signed between PTC India […] Read more
CHANCES & CHALLENGES RELATED TO EPC Updated On Sat, May 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy As the world moves towards the sustainable development, India looks to optimize its energy mix with minimum carbon footprints. India is in the midst of a momentous leap in terms of the proposed use of solar power as part of its overall renewable energy mix. India with its 100GW of solar energy target by 2022 is […] Read more
Power Ministry Proposes Compensation for Grid Curtailment, to Benefit Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “If the proposal is adopted it will protect the cash flows to an extent from grid curtailments and also ensure a favourable operational environment for renewable energy projects. It will also be positive for wind and solar energy developers,” The government has proposed a compensation mechanism for existing renewable energy projects, which will protect the […] Read more