India’s Energy Transition – State of Play and Interesting Lead Indicators Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy Transition has transformed from mere buzz word a decade ago to a ray of hope for our future. A nation’s energy transition journey encapsulates a wide gamut of subjects – policies, schemes, finances, economic growth, technology. In a series of articles to be published, we will explore these subjects pertaining to India. But from […] Read more
Honda, GS Yuasa Collaborate for Lithium-Ion Battery Development Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The evolution and quick adoption of electric mobility largely depends on the development of quality and reliable battery systems. Hence, two Japanese conglomerates – Honda Motor and GS Yuasa International – have signed an agreement for collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery. Honda and GS Yuasa will discuss specifics with the goal of establishing […] Read more
Masdar Targets 5 GW of Renewables in Three African Countries Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy UAE flagship renewable energy company Masdar has revealed that it has signed agreements at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 with three countries – Angola, Uganda and Zambia – to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 5 GW. Deals were done under ‘Etihad 7’ initiative, a UAE-led initiative that aims […] Read more
Bihar (BERC) Gives Green Signal to 600 MW Solar Purchases From SECI Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has given nod to procurement of 600 MW of solar power from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Tranche-VIII by the distribution companies (DISCOMS). BERC has allowed the procurement at a tariff of Rs 2.50/kWh. The trading margin has been kept by the regulator at Rs 0.07 for […] Read more
SJVN Floats 100 MW O&M Tender for Grid-Connected Solar Plant In Gujarat Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Green Energy has floated a tender for a 100 MW(AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant with the balance of the system package including three (03) years of comprehensive operation & maintenance (O&M) at Goliwada, District Patan, Gujarat. PSU firms have shown a marked preference for outsourcing O&M of large solar […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
CERC Relents, Allows GST Compensation On O&M Expenses To Azure Power, Others Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally relented, and ruled in favour of GST compensation for a clutch of developers in seven cases (5 of which involve Azure Power owned entities). The issue has been contested around the treatment of GST on O&M (Operations and maintainence) contracts of solar projects […] Read more
Recessionary Pricing Has Hit Big Global Wind Projects: Rethink Energy Report Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rethink Energy has come up with a new report which says that it turns out that recessionary pricing has indeed taken its toll on large global wind projects. Rethink Energy said that the wind industry has hit several speedbumps in the last few months, illustrated by the poor results for third quarter of 2022 published […] Read more
Adani Green Q2 Results- Profits Grow 49% As Strong Solar Growth Continues Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited, the renewable development arm of the Adani group that has set a 45 GW capacity target for 2030, has announced its Q2 FY23 results. Operational capacity has grown to 6724 MW during the quarter. Revenues from power supply jumped 33% over the corresponding quarter in Fy22, going to Rs 1107 crores […] Read more
