Could The Trump Presidency Cast A Shadow On Indian Solar Module Makers? Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The re-election of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States (US) may alter the market dynamics for Indian solar module manufacturers. Speculations are now rife over the likely fate of the Indian solar industry with Trump’s re-election. Those who have business interests in the US solar market are likely to get affected […] Read more
Vanilla To BESS: Share of Energy Storage Tenders Goes From 5% To 23% In 10 Ys Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy From plain vanilla tenders to Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE), the Indian tendering system has come a long way. Since 2020, demand for energy storage has surged. With nearly a quarter of tenders now requiring energy storage, the need for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is gaining momentum. SBI CAPS, in its latest report on […] Read more
Inox Wind Q2 Earnings Call: Five Takeaways Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Wind turbine manufacturing company Inox Wind after delivering optimistic Q2 results discussed several issues related to its earnings and futuristic plans besides the challenges in the sector. Following are some of the key takeaways from the discussions with the management of the firm in the latest Q2 earnings call with the investors. Buoyed by net-cash […] Read more
Energy Storage All Charged Up For A Boom In India, Says SBI Caps Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report from Investment bank SBI Caps on Energy Storage Systems paints a bright picture for the future. Building on the inevitability of energy storage requirements as the share of renewable energy in the grid rises, the report takes a deep look at the technologies likely to emerge winners, the size of the opportunity, […] Read more
US Lifts Anti-Dumping Order On Al Imports From India Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) recently determined that the US industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of aluminum extrusions from India, China, and 14 other countries. The other countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The […] Read more
IFC Partners With ACWA Power to Support Uzbekistan’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy IFC announced today a $240 million Islamic Equity Bridge Loan (EBL) financing for ACWA Power to support the development of Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector on the sidelines of the 8th Future Investment Institute conference at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. IFC’s financing will support the construction and operation of two projects, with a cumulative capacity of […] Read more
Partial Relief For Amplus At APTEL For 50 MW Haryana Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order that tackled cross appeals filed by Amplus Solar and Haryana Power Purchase Centre for the same project, the Appellate tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) saw it fit to send the parties back to the state regulator to sort out the issue. Case Overview: Amplus had set up a 50 MW solar project in […] Read more
Hybrid Inverter Makers Expect Good Days Ahead, Switches To Action Mode Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy After the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified the eligibility of hybrid inverters under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, solar inverter manufacturers in India are anticipating increased demand within the residential rooftop segment. Hybrid inverters, traditionally used in remote or weak-grid areas, allow consumers to maximize on-site solar power utilization. By utilizing energy […] Read more
CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, originally released in 2023. These adjustments address various aspects of grid operation, including timeframes for power injection, scheduling of generation, compensation mechanisms, and revisions in scheduling flexibility. One amendment specifies limits on the injection of infirm power, or power generated […] Read more