Solar Power Project Developers Urge MNRE to Defer Auctions Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The non-issuance of rules and regulation related to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and General Network Access has worried developers. It has also caused uncertainty over grid connectivity for the renewable projects in the country. The lingering issue of transmission has prompted solar project developers to urge Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to […] Read more
MNRE issues National Wind-solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Policy provides framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is also expected shortly. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy here today. The objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large […] Read more
ForeFront Power to Develop First Community Solar Proj for PG&E Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from an off-site location. Mitsui & Co. arm ForeFront Power will develop the first community solar project for the PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program. This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from […] Read more
RBI Cancels Govt Request to Ease Norms for Stressed Power Cos Updated On Wed, May 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy RBI has stated that it is for lenders, administrative ministries, and the developers to find the solution as the regulator won’t give any special treatment to a particular sector. Power Projects worth 20,000 MW are at the verge of liquidation, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected the government’s demand to ease the […] Read more
China Successfully Tests Battery For Renewable Energy Storage Updated On Wed, May 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project of energy storage system with batteries was tested in Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in northern China’s Liaoning Province. For the first time a lead carbon battery for storing power generated from solar panels is developed by Chinese scientists. The claim is that with such devices at disposal the electricity supply is stable […] Read more
Benefits Slashed at Vermont for Renewable Energy Program Updated On Sat, May 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Renewable energy is flourishing in Vermont and has reached a level of maturity where it can continue to be deployed with lower incentives,” the commission said. A United States state, Vermont has decided to reduce the financial benefits for the customers who supply surplus power to the grid and get a credit on their electric bills. […] Read more
Renewable Energy Giants Ink New Partnership Deal Updated On Thu, May 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy With the signing of this agreement the heavyweight companies establish a partnership to do multi-gigawatts of business in coming years. A three-year partnership between Array Technologies and sPower was announced at the GTM Solar Summit in southern California. With the signing of this agreement the heavyweight companies establish a partnership to do multi-gigawatts of business […] Read more
ReneSola Sells 40.13% Stake in Zhejiang ReneSola Investment for RMB 200 mn Updated On Wed, May 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Zhejiang ReneSola Investment Ltd holds the company’s distributed generation projects in China. Solar project developer and operator ReneSola has sold 40.13 percent stake of its Chinese subsidiary, Zhejiang ReneSola Investment Ltd, to an undisclosed investor for about RMB 200 mn in cash. Zhejiang ReneSola Investment Ltd holds the company’s distributed generation projects in China. Further, […] Read more
Govt Kicks off Pilot Scheme to Procure 2500 MW Power for 3-Yrs Updated On Tue, May 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power said in a statement that, it had recently issued the model bid documents, model PAPP and PPSA on 6th April 2018. The government has launched a pilot scheme for the procurement of aggregate 2500 MW power on a competitive basis for three years under medium term i.e. from generators with commissioned projects […] Read more
