Distribution the Weakest Link in India’s Power Sector: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA briefing note has found that the power distribution sector is the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian power sector. The precarious financial health of Discoms coupled with a lack of competition is undermining India’s power distribution and generation sectors and hindering much needed new renewable energy investment, a […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
Southern Railways Granted Net Metering for 4 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy TNERC has directed TANGEDCO to provide Southern Railways with net metering connections for its 4 MW of rooftop solar projects. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest order has directed state Discom Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to comply with the state’s solar energy policy and provide Southern Railways with […] Read more
TPDDL to Procure 100 MW Solar, 50 MW Wind Power From SECI After CERC Approval Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC while hearing on two petitions filed by TPDDL has approved the tariffs of Rs 2.54/kWh for 100 MW solar & Rs 2.52/kWh for 50 MW wind power from SECI The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) while hearing on two petitions filed by Delhi-based power Discom Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has approved the […] Read more
What India’s Large Storage Tender Means for Its Coal Thermal Sector Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal, despite its stubborn persistence to the country’s energy needs, might have seen the beginning of the end. The lead indicator? Prices discovered in the largest ever renewable plus storage tender by SECI. In August 2019, SECI, the country’s primary nodal agency for renewable energy auctions and purchases came out with a huge tender. On […] Read more
US Solar Industry Employed 250,000 Workers in 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of 5,600 jobs since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of more than 5,600 jobs (or 2.3 percent) since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census released […] Read more
Stinging Order at APTEL Embarasses AP Discoms, Andhra Government By Extension Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding politics to established policy is not recommended, and the consequences, when that is done, were there for all to see after the APTEL order yesterday (February 27). The case was a much followed one, of the Andhra Pradesh Discoms essentially, versus both the NTPC, as well as three of the key bid winners of […] Read more
The Perfect Storm 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Problems demanding solutions are piling up. How will India’s solar sector save 2020? Budget 2020, which carried the hopes of many leaders in the solar sector, has finally come and gone. Even as industry welcomed it with the usual platitudes of ‘good intent’, ‘long term planning’ and praise for the ‘higher allocation’ for renewable energy, […] Read more
Coronavirus Outbreak a Cause of Concern for Domestic Solar Energy Industry: ICRA Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA has said that the outbreak of coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and OEMs due to disruption in the supply chain Rating agency ICRA has said that the outbreak of (COVID-19) coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) due to disruption in the supply […] Read more
