Power Crisis, RPO Drives Haryana Regulator to Approve 1100 MW of Renewable Purchases Updated On Wed, Jun 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Haryana Electricity Regulatory commission, in two orders within days of each other, has approved total RE purchases of 1100 MW for the state. Driven by both the power crisis being experienced by the state as well as the pending and future RPO obligations, the state regulator did make the Hydro power purchase from NTPC […] Read more
Disruptive Tech Trends Transforming The Shape Of EV Industry Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy In 2020, before the pandemic shook up the world, especially the Indian automotive industry, electric vehicles were moving steadily into the spotlight. The total annual sales of different types of electric vehicles such as battery electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles in the year 2019 crossed over the two-million-vehicle mark. But even due to the […] Read more
Vietnam’s Boviet Solar Confirms 255 MW Solar Capacity Win in the United States Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vietnam-headquartered Boviet Solar has signed a contract with a renewable energy provider to supply 255 MW of PV Modules for a utility-scale solar project in the United States. It has a 1.5 GW Monocrystalline PERC Cell & Module Manufacturing capacity. Boviet Solar makes monocrystalline wafer technology integrated with PERC, half-cut, multi-busbar, Monofacial, and Bifacial PV […] Read more
Investment Crunch, Discoms Twin Hurdles to India’s 2070 RE target : Moody’s Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Moody’s Investors Service said in a report on June 13 that India needs a shift in its energy mix toward renewable energy and improve financial health of state owned distribution companies (discoms) if it is to reach its net-zero emission by 2070. It is worth remembering that in just the Modi government’s tenure, we have […] Read more
Gujarat, Goa and Chandigarh Top Climate Performers: NITI Aayog Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog has recently released a report called the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI) declaring Gujarat, Goa and Chandigarh as top performing states in the category of larger states, smaller states and UTs respectively on the basis of the performance by the states during 2019-20 across several parameters and measures for mitigating climate change. […] Read more
Eastern Railways Iconic Jamalpur Workshop To Go Solar Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy In its ambitious push to become a ‘Carbon Neutral Railway,’ the Eastern Railway is also leaning heavily on solar power. Coming up next is a 3.7 MWp roof top and shed solar power plant at its Jamalpur Workshop for 25 years. The Jamalpur Workshop, or Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop was established on 8 February 1862 as […] Read more
Canadian Solar Loses Patent Claim to Solaria, Stops Modules Supply to US in Settlement Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solaria Corporation has declared that it has settled its patent infringement claims against Canadian Solar. Solaria is a U.S.-based global provider of solar energy products and Canadian Solar is a Chinese solar panel manufacturer. According to the official statement, Solaria has agreed to terminate its litigations against Canadian Solar in exchange for Canadian Solar ceasing […] Read more
Despite Positive Results, Renewable Energy In Australia Faces Local Challenges Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Community protests are delaying Australia’s efforts to rebuild its overburdened electricity infrastructure, potentially delaying investments in wind and solar farms (Renewable Energy) that would be needed to replace retiring coal-fired power generation over the next 25 years. The continent sized country has long been blamed for going too slow on renewable additions, besides its high […] Read more
South East Asia Solar Exports To US Might Get A Two Year Free Pass Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a possible move to keep up the momentum of Solar capacity build out in the US, President Joe Biden is likely to use his executive authority vested in the Presidency to allow for a two year waiver for imports from South East Asia. This follows the exemptions given to Bifacial module imports earlier, which […] Read more