HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Mechanochemistry Paves the Way to Higher Quality Perovskite Photovoltaics Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mechanochemistry is a rapidly developing field of science dealing with chemical reactions occurring directly between solid-phase compounds upon activation by mechanical force. For several years, tension has been rising in line with the approaching commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic cells. Now, there has been another small earthquake: it turns out that devices based on these materials […] Read more
12 UK and Indian Universities to Build 5 Solar Power Stations in India Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 7 million pound grant is a part of a new solar power project ‘SUNRISE’ aimed at developing printed photovoltaic cells and new manufacturing processes which can be used to make solar energy products in India. A consortium of 12 British and Indian universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, has received a 7-million-pound grant from the […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives to Acquire First Solar’s India portfolio for Rs 1950 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC infrastructure will acquire entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects in India for around $300 million. The infrastructure fund of multi-asset manager IDFC Alternatives is set to make its biggest acquisition till date by taking over the entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects […] Read more
ReNew to Acquire Orange’s Portfolio in $950 Million Deal to Bulk Up Before IPO Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReNew power is in in active discussions with Orange Renewable to acquire its portfolio of a little over 600 MW of predominantly wind and a smattering of solar assets for Rs 6175 crore ($950 million) of enterprise valuation, and has already submitted a non binding offer and is conducting diligence. Sumant Sinha led ReNew Power […] Read more
NEXTracker Achieves 1 GW of Solar Tracker Sales in India Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s projects commissioned or under construction with Sterling & Wilson, Adani Green Energy, SkyPower, CleanMax Solar, Suzlon, and ReNew Power are milestones that demonstrate the rapidly growing adoption of solar trackers in India. NEXTracker has announced that it has sold over 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar trackers to utility-scale power plants in India. This achievement […] Read more
GST Arrests the Slide and May Lead to a Temporary Standstill in Demand: Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Sat, Jun 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Since Discom supply rates have not been impacted by GST, attractiveness of solar would reduce, and hence private demand, and specifically distributed solar would be impacted said Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar 1. Share your views on GST, how the new Goods and Services Tax rates impact clean energy drive in […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 2,000 MW Mark, Clean Energy Portfolio surpasses 3000 Mark Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are happy to announce that Tata Power has registered a strong growth in renewables, which is one of our key focus areas through our recent acquisition of solar assets. The renewable energy business made a healthy contribution to PAT this year and we continue to be the largest renewable player in the country,” Tata […] Read more
BPSCL is reportedly planning to set up solar park and rooftop solar panels Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy BPSCL is working on a plan to install a Solar Power park, besides setting up rooftop solar panels in major buildings across the town Bokaro Power Supply Company Limited (BPSCL) is reportedly gearing up to increase its power production by foraying into solar energy. BPSCL is a joint venture of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and […] Read more
