CERC Extends Deadline For Power Generators To Submit Details On Generation, Transmission Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the deadline for the power generators to submit their details from April 15 to May 15 of this year. The Commission, earlier on March 29, sought information from these generators for making the terms and conditions for tariff for the period starting from April […] Read more
Robotic Cleaning Represents Only 1-2% Of overall Capex, But Can Be Decisive: Amit Singla, Ecoppia India Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israeli firm Ecoppia offers AI, data-driven robotic solar panel cleaning solutions. It claims to have deployed 3,900 MW of projects, over 10.5 mn autonomous cleaning sessions and cleaned over 9.24 bn solar panels. The firm, which has a global presence, is expanding operations in India. Some of the firm’s clients from India include NTPC, Azure […] Read more
WRI Develops Tool For Financial Evaluation of Public Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The World Resources Institute (WRI)-India, one of India’s leading clean energy think tanks, has now developed a unique tool to undertake the financial evaluation of public charging stations (PCS) meant for electric vehicles. The organization has named it ‘Financial Analysis of Charging Station (FACt).’ The international think-tank claimed there need to be more evaluation tools in India. […] Read more
CERC Adopts SECI’s Agreed Tariff For 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on Thursday adopted the individual tariffs as decided by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) for its 1200 Megawatt (MW) of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects (Tranche-IV). These projects will be connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). SECI issued the Request for Selection (RfS) for these projects […] Read more
“Market coupling can help to create a more integrated and efficient Indian electricity market” Prabhajit Sarkar, PXIL Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL), launched in 2008, is India’s first institutionally promoted Power Exchange promoted by NSE (National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.) & NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange). As the Managing Director & CEO of PXIL since May 2018, Prabhajit Kumar Sarkar has turned around PXIL into a profitable and fast-growing organisation. […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Wind Energy Generation to Surge 4-5 Times on Policy Tailwinds: CRISIL Report Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a report by CRISIL, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced positive policy changes that could lead to a 6–8 GW annual increase in wind capacity starting in fiscal 2026. This would be four times the growth of 1.6 GW seen in the past five fiscal years, which was driven by […] Read more
The Case For PV With Energy Storage Systems Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Background PV systems have become a reliable source of clean energy by utilizing energy storage units. In many countries and regions, PV + storage systems have become the preferred source of energy for a variety of reasons. What are the main structures of PV + energy storage systems? What are their benefits? This Solis workshop […] Read more
SECI Re-issues Tender for 100 MW Floating Solar at Getalsud Dam, Ranchi Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI has invited bids for the Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 100 MW (AC) floating solar PV project having 10 years plant O&M at Getalsud Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It’s a global tender. The SECI tender says that the last date for bid submission has been kept on May 2, 2023 and […] Read more