Viz-A-Viz with Neelesh Garg, Director | Saatvik Green Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Sustainability of the Industry is in Question I feel its unhealthy competition, which is driving the entire industry into a black hole. It starts right from the developers, to goes down till the manufacturer of small components. Sustainability of the industry is in question, because if people start using sub-standard products to match the cost, […] Read more
India Can Achieve 30% of Variable Renewable Energy Generation by 2030 At No Extra Cost: ETC India Report Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Potential to reach 45% zero-carbon generation, including hydro and nuclear, while more than doubling electricity consumption and not raising consumer costs. A reliable, economically competitive and environmentally sustainable electricity system is the cornerstone of modern society. With an aim to accelerate India’s transition to renewables while moving towards a cleaner and cost-effective electricity system, The […] Read more
Distributed Energy Projects Awarded $9.6 Mn by ARENA Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy These 12 projects and studies are expected to help in maximising the potential benefits of DER technologies owned by households and businesses. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian Government has awarded $ 9.6 million in funding to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into the […] Read more
Abu Dhabi Commissions World’s Largest Storage Battery Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The battery could potentially power the city of Abu Dhabi for six hours in case of a failure in the main grid. Otherwise, it will serve a function as a load balancer for the network. Abu Dhabi has commissioned a grid-scale deployment of a sodium-sulphur storage battery with a capacity of 108 MW/646 MWH battery […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for Deployment of RE Projects with Storage at Lakshadweep Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy SPDs will also be responsible for the successful O&M of the project for a period of 10 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for deployment of Renewable Energy Projects along with a linked Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The brief […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The industry was expecting a policy direction from the government to promote manufacturing, especially in the renewable energy sector in the background of the jobs crisis, which India faces. Surprisingly, this was completely missing from the budget, says Amit Gupta, Vikram Solar. India’s renewable energy industry was expecting lot of things from the present Modi […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Glenn Pearce Oroz, Director of Policy and Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Govt Sends Clear, Attractive Signal to Invest in India Research clearly shows that businesses and private investment flow into countries that have clear, robust policy and regulatory environments with long term targets. By prioritizing energy access, the government is sending a clear, attractive signal to business to invest in the Indian market, believes Glenn Pearce […] Read more
Scheme for Development of 14 MW Solar Plant with Linked Storage in Ladakh Updated On Thu, Jan 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The lands for setting up of solar projects with battery storage will be facilitated by LREDA and KREDA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the order of the President of India has launched a new scheme for setting up Solar PV Projects with aggregate battery storage capacity in Leh & Kargil. The […] Read more
GE Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jan 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The proposed moves will enable GE Renewable Energy to drive more local and integrated solutions, simplify its structure, and improve performance. GE has announced that it intends to intensify its focus on the growing renewable energy market by consolidating all of the company’s renewable and grid assets into a single, simplified Renewable Energy business. GE […] Read more
