For India’s Power Sector, A Simple Test To Evaluate The $266 billion Stimulus Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered yet another surprise, this time pleasant, in his 8 p.m address to the nation. The workaholic PM, whose evening addresses to the nation have achieved somewhat of a legendary status ever since the first big one delivered demonetisation in 2016, delivered one of his most enigmatic speeches, staying away […] Read more
Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
Top 10 Rooftop Solar States by Installed Capacity in India Updated On Thu, May 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy India has set one of the world’s most ambitious targets of 175 gigawatts (GW) for renewable energy capacity addition by 2022, including 100 GW for solar, 60 GW for wind, 10 GW for bioenergy and 5 GW for small hydro-power. Out of the solar’s 100 GW capacity, 40 GW will come from rooftop solar and […] Read more
IEX Reports 6.6 Percent Decline in Power Trade in April 2020 Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEX has stated that its electricity market saw a trade of 4052 MU in the month of April 2020, witnessing a decline of 6.6 percent YoY. The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), the country’s premier energy exchange platform has stated that the electricity market at IEX saw a trade of 4052 MU in the month of […] Read more
Average Spot Price Remains at Rs 2.36 Low During Lockdown Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The average spot power price has remained as low as Rs 2.36 per unit on the IEX during the lockdown period so far, which began last month The average spot power price has remained as low as Rs 2.36 per unit on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) during the lockdown period so far, which began […] Read more
After Inox, Swelect Energy Resumes Module Manufacturing at B’luru Plant Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hours after the announcement of Inox Wind opening up all three of its manufacturing plants, solar energy products manufacturer Swelect Energy Systems Ltd too announced the resumption of operations at its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules manufacturing plant located in Bengaluru effective from April 25, 2020. Most of the companies across the country had earlier in […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Inks Pact with KKR to Sell 5 Solar Assets for about $204 Mn Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s infrastructure development arm, Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital (SP Infra) has entered into the definitive sale agreements with KKR, a global investment firm, for its 5 operational solar energy plants with a capacity of 317 MWp in consideration of about Rs 15,540 million (~ USD 204 million). The development came after months of […] Read more
NLC, SB Energy, ReNew Power Develops Maximum Solar Capacity in FY20 Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Navratna company NLC, SoftBank-backed SB Energy, and ReNew Power, country’s largest renewable energy IPP, were the leading project developers added maximum solar energy capacity in FY20, as per the research and advisory services firm report. On the state level in solar, Rajasthan added a maximum capacity of 1.8 GW, followed by Tamil Nadu with 1.3 […] Read more
CEL Seeking Vendors for 1000 Kgs of Solar PV Ribbon Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders/ vendors for the supply of 1000 kgs of solar PV ribbon of width 5 mm and thickness 0.3 mm. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders/ vendors for the supply of 1000 kgs of solar photovoltaic (PV) ribbon of width 5 mm […] Read more
