Himachal Pradesh Issues Draft Amendment Regulations For Deviation Settlement Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued draft amendments for its regulations on deviation settlement mechanism. In its notification, the commission noted that the proposed amendments have been introduced to align the state’s regulations with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) latest and fifth draft amendments to the principal deviation settlement mechanism regulation […] Read more
Knack Energy Eyes Solar Cell Production, Module Expansion Updated On Thu, May 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based cleantech company Knack Energy is now aiming to diversify its product offerings besides augmenting its solar module production capabilities. The top management of the firm in an interview with Saur Energy, talked about their diversification plans and future roadmap up to 2027. Ravi Patel, Director of the firm, told Saur Energy that the firm, […] Read more
CERC Directs Power Exchanges To Tweak Contract Terms, Timings Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, the key regulator under which all power trading at exchanges happens in the country, has issued a suo-motu order that it states will make the markets more efficient, stable and transparent. Background The country’s three power exchanges, namely, IEX, PXIL and HPX enable trading in a variety of contract instruments, […] Read more
Icon Solar Picks Odisha For Solar Cell Plant, Eyes Module Expansion Updated On Mon, Apr 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Icon Solar has picked Odisha for its proposed 2 GW solar cell plant. The company is now optimistic about commissioning its solar cell line in the next 14 months. The top management of the firm, in an exclusive conversation with Saur Energy, explained their next course of action. Shakti Dubey, Director […] Read more
Wind Industry Creates New Record In 2024 Despite Instability: GWEC Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Energy Council’s flagship Global Wind Report released today shows that 2024 was a record year for new capacity, with 117 GW of wind energy installed across the world. However, GWEC warned of increasing policy instability in some markets, and pointed to the need to improve permitting, grid transmission and auctioning mechanisms to […] Read more
Zelestra India appoints Prashant Kumar as Chief Financial Officer Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Zelestra, a global renewable energy with a portfolio of over 29 GW clean energy projects across 13 countries has announced the appointment of Prashant Kumar as Chief Financial Officer for its India Business Unit, effective immediately. Prashant will report directly to Sajay KV, CEO and will oversee all financial operations for India. This strategic appointment […] Read more
Bigger & Faster – South India’s Renewable Comeback Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy South India, which heralded some of the earliest large-scale solar and wind projects in the country, is now further expanding its clean energy footprint. Again, one could say that some of India’s most notable renewable achievements came from the region before 2020. From the then-largest solar plant at Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu with a 648 […] Read more
Why Co-Locating of Storage And RE Matters Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has ambitious goals to install 450 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. Even though India has an impressive track record of quickly deploying renewable RE generation assets, the share of RE (excluding large hydro) in total generation continues to be low (13.75 percent) hindering grid decarbonization. The generation-installation gap can be addressed […] Read more
Solid-State vs Sodium-Ion: Who Will Dethrone Lithium-Ion Batteries? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The rise of renewable energy (RE) and the electric vehicle boom have brought with them increased expectations from the energy storage industry like increased efficiency, considerably high safety, and huge energy densities, and of course preferably at lower costs. Aiming to offer options are Sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Both have their own sets of […] Read more
