Rihand Floating Solar Project Hobbles Ahead, With UPERC Approval On Tariffs Updated On Tue, Aug 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Plans for a floating solar project, totaling 150 MW on the Rihand reservoir (linked to Rihand Dam) have finally crossed an important milestone, with the UPERC (Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) finally approving the same, although not without some mild admonitions to SECI. The order was dated July 30, 2021, and uploaded later to the […] Read more
Fire at Tesla Big Battery in Victoria Puts The Spotlight On Risks Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A major fire broke out at Tesla’s 300 MW (450 Mwh) big battery, called the Victoria Big Battery, in Australia’s Victoria state. Starting on Friday, the fire was eventually controlled only today, after a three day struggle. The fire apparently started after initial testing was started to sync the battery with the grid. Fire fighters […] Read more
Safeguard Duty Update on Solar from Power Minister’s Press Conference Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In his first formal update on the issue of Safeguard Duty (SGD) on solar imports, that expired yesterday, Power and MNRE minister R.K. Singh had a completely new take on the way forward. He was responding to a specific question asked on the issue by Saur Energy Asserting that the best way out was to […] Read more
S&W Solar Expands Menu, Adds Hybrid energy, Storage and Waste To Energy Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (S&W Solar) has announced that it will be expanding its EPC (Engineering, Procurement and construction) solutions offerings to cover Hybrid energy projects as well now. Besides this, it will double don further on its energy storage solutions and waste to energy offering now. Hybrid energy solutions involve combining two or […] Read more
REC Limited Issues 125 MW Solar tender for Uttar Pradesh Districts Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy REC power Distribution company Limited (RECPDEL), a subsidiary company of REC Limited has issued a notice or two solar projects in UP’s Kanpur Dehat and Jalaun District, for solar projects. The size of the solar projects has been pegged at 50 MW ac for Kanpur and 75 MW ac for Jalaun. The location f the […] Read more
With Safeguard Duty Expiry A Day Away, Solar Bodies in a Huddle For Way Forward Updated On Thu, Jul 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy With the Safeguard Duty (SGD) on solar modules expiring tomorrow, there is predictable anxiety among Indian module manufacturers on the future after the duty expires. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies against alleged Chinese dumping of modules, which has got delayed due to a court intervention. Thus, a […] Read more
Power Minister Highlights Steps Taken to Push 4000 MW Rooftop By 2022 Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II wherein grid connected RTS capacity aggregating 4000 MW by 2022 is targeted for installation in residential sector with provision of subsidy. For individual households, subsidy upto 40% of the benchmark cost is provided […] Read more
With India’s Renewable Power Capacity Battle Won, Is It Time To Focus On Generation? Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy In response to a query in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament, Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh informed the house that India’s renewable energy capacity, including installed, under installation and being tied up, stands at almost 97 GW as of June 30, 2021. This mix includes solar, wind, biomass and small hydel. Add to […] Read more
Lohum Plans Integrated Li-Ion Unit f 3 GWh/3000 MWh At Gr. Noida Facility Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy LOHUM, positioned as the world’s leading integrated lithium-ion battery player, has announced that it will set-up 3GWh capacity single-location integrated Li-ion battery manufacturing and recycling factory in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh within the next 18 months. The integrated factory will have the battery manufacturing capacity of 1 GWh/ 1,000 MWh and 2GWh/ 2,000 MWh of […] Read more
