PFC, REC may Restrict Funding for Projects Using Chinese Equipment Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government’s economic response against China may see public-sector financiers like PFC, REC restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the country The government’s economic response against China may see public sector financiers restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the neighbouring country. The practice would first be adopted in the power sector, […] Read more
Govt Proposes Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers to Restrict Imports in Power Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is proposing tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the power sector, to reduce large scale presence of overseas equipment The government is proposing various tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the sensitive and strategically important power sector where there is a large scale presence of overseas equipment, particularly from […] Read more
India Short Circuits Power Sector Imports, As China Shadow Looms Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy With material from China practically stuck at ports, ever since last week, when a border skirmish went out of control leading to fatalities on a hitherto ‘peaceful’ border, Power Minister R.K. Singh formally outlined a series of steps today, to combat the ‘risks’ of imports in the ‘strategic’ power sector. The measures, while stopping short […] Read more
PFC, REC, IREDA to Lend at Lower Rates; Imported Solar Products May Face BCD from August Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After putting an end on all the speculations, the government on Tuesday has hinted about its intentions for the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) in near future instead of its earlier plan for next year. On the matter, Power Minister RK Singh informed industry stakeholders via video conferencing about his Ministry’s proposal to implement […] Read more
JA Solar Achieves New Breakthrough in Module Power Output Updated On Mon, May 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar has stated that power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set new industry record reaching above 525W JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, has announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching […] Read more
Grid Imbalance Becoming An Issue For RE in Australia-Woodmac Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac), the global research firm has highlighted the hurdles renewables energy growth is facing in Australia. The firm says that while the renewable energy project pipeline in the National Electricity Market (NEM) remains massive at 67 gigawatts (GW) capacity (6GW under construction and 61GW in announced projects), the current conversion rate to firm […] Read more
Ørsted and Nestlé Sign15-Year Offshore Wind PPA Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nestlé UK has signed a 15-year PPA with Ørsted to buy green power output worth 31 MW from the 573 MW Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm. Nestlé UK, the UK subsidiary of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, Nestlé, has signed a 15-year indexed fixed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ørsted, […] Read more
Tripura Tenders for Battery Bank for Off-grid Solar Plants in Health Establishments Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy TREDA has issued a tender for the establishment of battery bank for the existing solar PV off-grid power plants in Health Establishments in Tripura The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has issued a tender for the establishment of battery bank for the existing solar PV off-grid power plants in Health Establishments in the state […] Read more
Iberdrola Accelerates EV Plans, to Install 150,000 Charging Points by 2025 Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has decided to ramp up its sustainable mobility plan, and it plans to install 150,000 EV charging points within the next five years. Iberdrola has decided to ramp up its sustainable mobility plan, with more investment – a total of 150 million euros – to provide an even larger number of electric vehicle (EV) […] Read more
