MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
World Bank Grants $148Mn to Finance Access to Electricity in Mozambique Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved an $82 million grant to increase access to electricity in five of the poorest provinces of Mozambique, including Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia, Cabo Delgado and Sofala. The project is also supported through a $66 million Multi-Donor Trust Fund administered by the Bank. With the potential to benefit about 1.5 million people, […] Read more
Toyota Installs SimpleFuel Station to its Plant, Generating Hydrogen Fuel using Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Toyota has announced that it has newly introduced SimpleFuel to its Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, an electrolysis-based machine for hydrogen generation and filling that can produce, store, and supply hydrogen by making use of electricity generated from solar power. SimpleFuel is a product of and jointly manufactured by IVYS Energy Solutions and PDC Machines […] Read more
Promote RE to Ensure Energy Security & Protect Climate : Naidu Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the promotion of new and renewable energy in a big way. He said moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also protect the climate, reduce pollution. ‘Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve a dual purpose – firstly, it would contribute […] Read more
India Should Evaluate BESS as a Viable Storage Tech Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said that grid-connected battery-based energy storage system (BESS) should be evaluated more actively as a commercial storage technology for grid services, as it offers superior performance and a declining price trend in the future. “In the 21st century, India’s symbol of national pride should be its grid that […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.04/kWh Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has in its latest order set the generic tariff for procurement of solar PV power in the state to Rs 3.04 per kWh. The tariff will apply to the procurement from all solar PV projects of capacity 1 MW and above. The control period of this order will […] Read more
Maharashtra Order 5 Entities to Comply with the State’s RPO Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has ordered five entities which include Indian Railways, Tata Power and BEST to comply with its Solar and Non-Solar RPO for the present and previous financial years. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has formally asked five entities operating in the state to comply with its solar and non-solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for […] Read more
ABB, Rolls-Royce Ink Pact to Provide Microgrid Solutions Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The two companies joined hands on microgrid solutions that integrate digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems. ABB and Rolls-Royce had entered into a global partnership on microgrid technology and advanced automation. As per the deal, the two companies will offer an innovative, energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. The microgrid provides […] Read more
Deloitte Proposes Roadmap for Achieving India’s 40 GW Rooftop Solar Target by 2022 Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Scaling up rooftop solar in the MSME sector in India requires addressing issues related to lack of low-cost financing, inadequate level of awareness, and lack of rooftop aggregation models. In order to achieve the government’s ambitious target of building 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by 2022, professional services and consultancy firm Deloitte has suggested […] Read more