Renewable Energy Gets A Curfew Pass For Lockdown, Gives Guarded Welcome Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The notification by the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) that requested states to consider renewable energy as an essential service has come as a reassuring show of support for the sector. The MNRE notification, issued yesterday, told states to allow movement of material and personnel to ensure continuous renewable power generation. “Power generation […] Read more
Researchers Develop New Graphene Solar Thermal Film to Absorb Sunlight with Over 90% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The researchers have developed a new graphene-based solar thermal film that can absorb sunlight with an efficiency of more than 90 percent, while simultaneously eliminates most IR thermal emission loss—the first time such a feat has been reported. This research has been done at the Center for Translational Atomaterials (CTAM) at the Swinburne University of […] Read more
CERC Sticks to the Script in Judgement on Hero Solar Petition Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, (CERC), in an order dated March 26 has maintained a line that has now become the de facto rule for all issues related to the introduction of GST and its impact on projects awarded beforehand. In this case, the petitioner was Hero Solar Energy Private Limited, which had won bids for […] Read more
All RE Projects under Implementation to Get Time Extension Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide relief to the renewable energy industry amid lockdown in the country, the government has decided that all the renewable energy projects that are under implementation will be provided further time extension for completion. However, the extension of the time period will be decided after considering the factors such as the […] Read more
NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 Pandemic Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months advanced solar professionals course (batch 4), which was scheduled to be started from April […] Read more
Vestas Secures Orders Worth 97 MW in China and Northern Ireland Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has announced that it has secured two orders for the delivery of 97 MW of wind turbines for two projects in China and Northern Ireland. Vestas has announced that it has secured two orders for the delivery of 97 MW of wind turbines for two projects in China and Northern Ireland. The first order […] Read more
Mitsubishi and Chubu Complete EUR 4.1 Bn Acquisition of Eneco Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mitsubishi and Chubu Electric have officially acquired all shares of Eneco through its joint venture for a total value of 4.1 billion euros In November 2019, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Chubu Electric were selected as the preferred buyers in a bid for the Dutch Energy Company – Eneco. Both firms had since been completing the […] Read more
EESL Tenders for PCS and Fast Combo Chargers for EVs Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the supply and installation of power conversion systems (PCS) and fast combo chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the supply and installation of power conversion systems (PCS) and fast combo chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
ReneSola Sells 6.8 MW Solar Assets in Canada to Grasshopper Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy New York-listed global solar project developer ReneSola Power has entered into a sale agreement with Canada headquartered Grasshopper Energy for its cumulative 6.8 MW of solar portfolio in Canada. ReneSola has offloaded its operating projects located in Canada, which comprised of fifteen solar plants under development, totalling 6.8 MW of capacity. Moreover, these 15 projects […] Read more
