As China Starts Giant Solar Park, Four Giant Parks For the Future Beckon Updated On Tue, Oct 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The world’s largest single location solar plant, of 2.2 GW capacity was inaugurated in China’s Quinghai province this month. Built by state owned utility Huanghe Hydropower Development, the massive plant touts a special achievement along with its size . It has been built in the shortest time among plants of comparable sizes. That single fact […] Read more
Over 90% Families Have Electricity Meters, Billed Regularly: CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per CEEW. As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per two independent studies released by the CEEW. The studies are based on findings from India Residential […] Read more
Fimer Connects its Central Inverters at the 750 MW REWA Solar Park Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Fimer has installed its PVS980-58 2 MVA central inverters to power what is at the moment the country’s largest single-site solar power plant at REWA. As India aims to meet ambitious targets to achieve 175 GW (gigawatt) of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022, Fimer has announced that it has installed its PVS980-58 2MVA (megavolt […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
Power Trading in Power Exchanges Exempted From new TDS and TCS Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Board of Direct Taxes of India (CBDT) has exempted power trading transactions through online exchanges like Power Exchange India Ltd (PXIL) from the newly imposed section 194 (O) – TDS on E-Commerce Transactions & section 206C (1H) – TCS on Sale of Goods on an E-Commerce platform, of Income-tax Act, 1961. The Finance […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Establishes ISA Solar Awards 2020 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has successfully institutionalised ISA Solar Awards with its partners to recognise distinguished entities, both individuals (scientists, engineers and technologists) and agencies from ISA member countries for their outstanding contribution in providing affordable, reliable and scalable solar energy solutions. The ISA Solar Awards will promote ISA’s agenda of addressing the energy […] Read more
WiseEnergy Signs 550 MW Asset Management Contract in India With Actis Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy WiseEnergy has formed a partnership in India with Actis to provide comprehensive asset management services for its 550 MWp (400 MW AC) solar portfolio. Solar asset management firm WiseEnergy has announced that it has formed a partnership in India with Actis, one of the largest investors in renewable energy growth markets. The firm has signed […] Read more
The Triple Challenge Dragging Down Solar In India Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 21, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the premier national body tasked with laying down the roadmap to power for all citizens, and the policy interventions to get there, released a report on India’s solar and wind sector. Titled simply as “ Report of Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects”, the bland title laid bare […] Read more
DMRC One of the Greenest Metro Services Globally Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy DMRC is meeting 32 percent of its total energy requirement from the 750 MW Rewa solar park, making it one of the greenest metro services in the world. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had recently announced that it is meeting 32 percent of its total energy requirement from the 750 MW solar power project set at Rewa […] Read more
