Cheap Renewable Energy an Asset for COVID-19 Recovery Packages: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that falling renewable energy costs provide an opportunity for clean energy in recovery packages As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever – providing an opportunity to prioritise clean energy in economic recovery […] Read more
India to add 15 GW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Over Next 5 Years: CRISIL Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy In its new report, CRISIL takes a look at wind-solar hybrid (WSH) projects in India, which it estimates will reach 15 GW capacity over the next 5 years. In its new report, ratings and research agency CRISIL has looks the case of wind-solar hybrid (WSH) projects in India. A segment that it believes is fast […] Read more
Dramatic Fall in Cost of Funding Behind Record Breaking Solar Tariffs: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The cost of solar continued to decline during the pandemic, driven by dramatic falls in the capital cost of solar (solar module costs) and in the cost of funding. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in a new report has detailed that despite the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the […] Read more
PEDA Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy PEDA on behalf of BBMB has issued an RfP for setting up solar PV projects of 2 MW capacity at the Neilla Bhakra Dam Village in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on behalf of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP), inviting bids from eligible bidders […] Read more
Which States Have the Highest Solar Energy Potential in India? Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar energy generation potential in a specific area can be assessed based on factors like availability of land, solar radiation etc. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex institute of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has estimated the potential of solar power in the country to be around 750 GWp. […] Read more
Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
Diagnostics – An Effective Approach for Solar industry Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Diagnostics of a solar power plant can be an important tool to evaluate the “health” of a solar plant and identify measures to improve generation and optimize O&M. A typical diagnostics study would entail complete power flow mapping of a solar plant by measuring module degradation and damages, O&M efficacy, inverter efficiency, breakdown and plant […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
Trina Solar Remains in PVEL’s Top Performer List for Consecutively 6th Time Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Chinese module manufacturer Trina Solar has been recognized as a Top Performer module maker for the sixth time in a row in the PVEL’s 6th edition of its 2020 PV module reliability scorecard, published in partnership with DNV GL. PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) is a leading independent test laboratory for the global downstream solar industry, […] Read more
