Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
Record-Breaking 1.7 Million EVs Sold Globally In Sept: Report Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A record-breaking 1.7 million EVs were sold globally over the month of September, announced research-house Rho Motion, today. September overtook the previous record set in December 2023 by 150,000. The Chinese market beat their previous record set in August by 90,000 vehicles, to reach 1.1 million units sold in September 2024. Overall, 11.5 million EVs […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
TOYO Announces Plans For 2 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy NASDAQ-listed solar company TOYO Co. Ltd has announced its plan to establish a solar cell manufacturing facility with an expected annual capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW). The company has signed a lease agreement for the new facility that is strategically located in Hawassa, Ethiopia, taking advantage of the country’s favorable investment policies, tariff status, and […] Read more
PGCIL Wins Interstate Transmission Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has now emerged as the successful bidder for a major Inter State Transmission Project in Rajasthan. The project will be under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process with an objective to finalize the transmission system for evacuation of power from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase-IV. This […] Read more
Karnataka Amends RPO Norms To Align With Centre’s Trajectory Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, has proposed amending its state regulation on Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). This proposal arises at a time when the RPO trajectory released by the Ministry of Power contradicts the state’s regulations on the matter. KERC issued the KERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Eighth […] Read more
Juniper Green, ReNew, Zelestra and Hero Future Winners In SJVN 1.2GW FDRE Tender Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN has closed the second tender for developer selection to provide 1.2 GW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable energy projects equipped with energy storage systems. The lowest tariff discovered in this tendering process stood at Rs 4.25 per kWh. Four developers have secured their project capacities by quoting the lowest tariff for the […] Read more
NHPC Opens Bids To Develop 1.2 GW Solar Projects Across India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC, a PSU Navratna hydropower company released a tender to select solar power generators (SPGs) to set up 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar power projects, with green shoe options upto 1200 MW. The tender sets November 4th, 2024 as the last date for bid submission. The tender said, “The minimum project size will be 50 MW […] Read more
LMFP Batteries That Could Increase EV Range By Upto 20% Claimed Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy UK-based Integrals power claims it has made a breakthrough in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials for battery cells. Applying its propriety materials technology and patented manufacturing process, the company says it has overcome the drop in specific capacity compared that typically occurs as the percentage of manganese in increased. The result is […] Read more
