The BCD Calculus: Will It Deliver The Right Outcomes? Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As expected, once it did arrive, India’s Basic Customs Duty (BCD) plan for solar cells and equipment has managed to create just the sort of furore that the government claims it seeks to avoid. After all, for once, this was a decision that was long in coming, with intent having been announced last year itself, […] Read more
Chinese NEV, HEV Sales to Rise Over 15-fold by 2035: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sales of China’s new energy vehicles (NEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) combined are expected to rise 15-fold or more by 2035 with their share in total new car sales exceeding 80%, says Wood Mackenzie. In the latest Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicle Technology Roadmap 2.0, China aims to phase out conventional internal combustion engine […] Read more
RERC Yields to Objections, Extends Net-Metering Benefits Till June 30 Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy RERC has now announced that all rooftop solar Net-Metering agreements upto June 30, 2021, will be honoured for their contract durations. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced that after receiving comments and objections from stakeholders on its draft Regulations for Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems, 2020, it will now work again on […] Read more
Key Downside Risk in the Wake of BCD Announcement is Delays in Signing of PPAs/PSAs: ICRA Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Given the expected increase in solar tariffs amid the imposition of BCD, the delays in the signing of PPAs/PSAs is a key downside risk in the near term ICRA Ratings has said that policy support and tariff competitiveness factors are likely to continue driving investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector. However, on the flip […] Read more
AGL Announces Construction of Grid-Scale Battery, Takes FID on 250 MW Project Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Australia based integrated essential service provider AGL energy has announced that the construction of a 250 megawatt (MW), one-hour duration grid-scale battery at Torrens Island will begin this year, following AGL’s final investment decision (FID) on the project. South Australia is leading the way in the rollout of AGL’s 850 MW network of grid-scale batteries […] Read more
Specialist (Energy Storage) Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The incumbent shall be responsible for conceptualising and implementing energy storage systems at both utility scale and retail scale. He/She shall be responsible to design, procure, erect and commission energy storage systems like battery energy storage systems (BESS), Hydrogen based storage systems, Pumped hydro storage systems, Mechanical energy storage systems (Flywheels, potential energy storage systems) […] Read more
Specialist (Carbon Capture & Utilisation) Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The incumbent shall be responsible for conceptualising and implementing Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) projects in India and abroad. He/She shall be responsible to design, procure, erect and commission CCU projects in the field of green chemicals synthesis (like methanol, syngas etc.) for pilot and commercial projects. Qualifications: Degree in Engineering in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Floats Tender for 75 MW of Grid-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has floated an e-tender for setting up a 75 MW grid-connected solar PV power project in UP solar park, Uttar Pradesh. As part of the Government of India’s target to achieve a cumulative capacity of 100 GW Solar PV installations by the year 2022, UPNEDA wishes […] Read more
DOE Awards EPRI $2 Million to Investigate Co-Adoption of Solar, Energy Storage & Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will receive a $2 million contract from the U.S. Energy Department (DOE) to explore how information about solar energy spreads among consumers. DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) selected EPRI to examine how residential and commercial utility customers make decisions related to the co-adoption of solar power with other technologies, such as energy storage and […] Read more
