Turkey Moves To Regulate Solar Imports From Non-China Countries Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting move, Turkey has moved to create a level playing field for all countries exporting solar equipment to the country. The Ministry of Trade has announced a new measure that seeks to regulate solar panel imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan. Under the measure from March 26, importers will be required to […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Empanelment Of Agencies Under DPR Category Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has released a tender for empanelment (RfE) for performing site studies for the preparation of DPR (Category A, B, and C). SECI tender mentioned A, B, and C categories for performing site studies and for preparation of DPR. The tender mentioned the category is as follows, i) Category A: Topographic Survey with Geotechnical investigation […] Read more
German OEM Enercon Launches New 7 MW Wind Turbine Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Germany-based OEM Enercon has announced the launch of a new wind turbine with new features for the E-175 EP5. As of 2026, ENERCON’s top model will be available in a version with a new two-piece permanent magnet generator with a nominal power of 7.0 MW. Moreover, a tower with a hub height of 175 meters will be […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
DMRC Issues Tender For Solar Projects At Phase-IV Sections Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a tender inviting bids for 3.5 MW rooftop solar projects for its Phase-IV network stations that are currently under construction. The tender has been issued under the Renewable Energy Supply Company (RESCO) model. According to DMRC tender, the last date to submit the bids is April 25 while […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: Govt Earmarks Rs 800cr For Model Solar Villages Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued its notification for the rollout of its ambitious PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The ambitious scheme has planned to install rooftop solar panels onto one crore households with a financial output of Rs 75,021 crore. The ministry in its detailed financial outlay said […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy Interlinks DISCOMs, Consumers, Reduces Upfront Cost Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Department of Power under the Delhi government recently released the Delhi Solar Policy. Under this new policy, the government introduced a hybrid RESCO model. This model establishes a tripartite link among DISCOMs, consumers, and RESCO developers through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The revised model can facilitate solar panel installation on consumer rooftops without upfront […] Read more
Hyundai, Kia To Recall 1,70,000 EVs Over Software Issue In South Korea: Report Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor Co and sister company Kia Corp have announced that they will recall about 170,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea over problems with software in the charging systems, reported news agency Reuters quoting South Korea’s transport ministry. “Hyundai Motor and Kia will take prompt actions to prevent customer inconvenience and will continue to […] Read more
Methane Emissions From Energy Sector Near Record High In 2023, Finds IEA Study Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 – but substantial policies and regulations announced in recent months, as well as fresh pledges stemming from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, have the potential to put them into decline soon, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). […] Read more
