SunSource Energy Bags 1.95 MW Solar Plus BESS Project in Lakshadweep Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy has won a 1.95 MW solar PV project with a 2.15 MWh BESS from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Lakshadweep. SunSource Energy has announced that it has bagged a 1.95 MW solar PV power plant project with a 2.15 MWh battery energy storage station (BESS) from the Solar Energy Corporation […] Read more
Future of Residential Solar: Post Covid Period Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Till Dec 2019, India was having 757 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity by the residential segment, out of 5440 MW of rooftop solar (RTS). As per Phase II of Grid connected RTS implementation plan by MNRE released in Aug 2019 last year, India has set for itself a modest and calculated target of 4GW […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Solar to Train Locals in Absence of Full Workforce Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amid uncertainty over the return of migrant labourers, Sterling and Wilson Solar plan to train the locals to compensate for the shortage in their workforce. Sterling and Wilson Solar have announced that amid uncertainty over the return of migrant labourers who left for their villages due to the COVID-19 fears, they plan to train the […] Read more
Discoms’ Dues to Gencos Expands to Rs 1.23 Lakh Crore Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Gencos total outstanding dues owed by Discoms rose nearly 63 percent to Rs 1.23 lakh crore in April 2020 over the same month previous year. Power generators (Gencos) total outstanding dues owed by distribution companies (Discoms) rose nearly 63 percent to Rs 1.23 lakh crore in April 2020 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. […] Read more
State, Central Level Policymakers Should Work Together to Set Standardized Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Although India does have a goal of renewable energy of 450 GW by 2030, it is not clear how this will be achieved in each state and what resources will make up the new energy mix at that time. By enabling a structure, it will allow Discoms across the country to prepare for this increase […] Read more
Floating Solar On Fast Lane With Start of Work On 100 MW NTPC Ramagundam Project Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With Work finally starting on NTPC Ramagundam’s Floating solar project, with a planned capacity of 100 MW, floating solar is back in focus. The Ramagundam project is being built on the balance reservoir of NTPC’s Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station, with a nameplate capacity of 2600 MW itself. The reservoir itself gets its water from […] Read more
UPPCL Gets Recognition from CM for Achieving Good Results During Crisis Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPPCL has drawn recognition from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for achieving good results in ensuring electric supply amid the Coronavirus crisis. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), the company responsible for electricity transmission and distribution within the state of Uttar Pradesh, has drawn recognition from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for achieving good results in […] Read more
Which States Have the Highest Solar Energy Potential in India? Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar energy generation potential in a specific area can be assessed based on factors like availability of land, solar radiation etc. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex institute of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has estimated the potential of solar power in the country to be around 750 GWp. […] Read more
WB Industrial Consumers Took Legal Action against Power Utilities on Fixed Charges Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Industrial consumers in West Bengal (WB) has dragged power utilities in the state to court after their plea for relief on fixed charges among other demands in the lockdown was rejected. Moreover, nodal agency West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) had also paid no heed to their demands, when they approached the regulator, the high-tension […] Read more