As Cancellations Surge, India’s Solar ‘Pipeline’ Drying Up Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy News from the much celebrated 2 GW auction of NTPC in 2018, where top developers had bid for prices as low as Rs 2.59 is not good. 70 percent of the capacity won by developers, namely, Acme Solar, Shapoorji Pallonji, and Azure Power, have opted out of the deal, citing regulatory delays. The option of […] Read more
In India, Solar to Edge Ahead of Wind in 2020 Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind Energy, which had enjoyed a strong headstart in India, has been falling away, even as Solar catches up. 2020 will probably see total solar capacity overtake wind energy capacity in the country for the first time, ever. Wind Energy, which along with Solar Energy is expected to play a significant role for India to […] Read more
IndiGrid Acquires Power Transmission firm ENICL for Rs 1,020 Cr Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy IndiGrid has announced the acquisition of power transmission firm ENICL for Rs 1,020 crore. IndiGrid, the country’s first infrastructure investment trust in the power sector, has announced the acquisition of power transmission firm East North Interconnection Company Ltd (ENICL) for Rs 1,020 crore. ENICL is part of the interstate transmission scheme network and consists of […] Read more
Four ACME Solar Subsidiaries Gain Partial Wins in CERC Order Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy In its latest order, CERC has ordered partial relief to four ACME Solar subsidiaries in their petitions against NTPC and a host of southern power Discoms. In its latest order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ordered partial relief to four ACME Solar subsidiaries in their petitions filed against NTPC and a host of […] Read more
Empower Solar Named 2020 Quality Solar Installer by NYSERDA Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EmPower Solar has received the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer, has received the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row. In an […] Read more
Solar PV Sources Emit More CO2 Than Geothermal : Study Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research has revealed that Solar PV cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. New research published in the journal Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources has revealed that Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. According to […] Read more
NTPC to Help Develop Solar Projects Worth 283 MW in Togo Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has been selected as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. NTPC has been selected as the PMC for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. And the PSU has now been provided with the letter of engagement for the development of the projects […] Read more
Orix Corporation to Issue its First Green Bond in Japan Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as […] Read more
Thinner Solar Cells Could Lead to lower Costs and Faster Expansion Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT and at the NREL have outlined a pathway to slashing costs of solar cells by slimming down the silicon cells themselves. Costs of solar panels have plummeted over the last several years, leading to rates of solar installations far greater than most analysts had expected. But with most of the potential areas […] Read more
