2021 Carries All Solar Hopes In India, With Expected 8.8 GW Capacity Addition Updated On Tue, Nov 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A fresh quarterly update from a research agency pegs expected solar capacity addition in the calendar year 2020 (Jan-Dec) at 2.8 GW, while Wind Energy is expected to add just 1.2 GW. However, things should start looking up from the next two quarters itself, i.e. Q4 2020 and Q1 2021, when about 4 GW of […] Read more
Interest to Invest in the Indian Renewable Energy Sector Remains Strong: CEEW-CEF and IEA Updated On Mon, Nov 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Interest to invest in the Indian renewable energy sector remains strong, according to a new report by CEEW-CEF and IEA Interest to invest in the Indian renewable energy sector remains strong, according to a new report on India’s Clean Energy Investment Trends by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) and the International Energy Agency […] Read more
Cost Reduction in Storage is Key for the Next Level of Solar Growth: Pradeep Chauhan Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pradeep Chauhan, Country Manager, Indian Subcontinent for Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica, SA, the Spanish solar firm making waves finds himself in focus, after his firm made a record low bid of Rs 2.36 to win a 300 MW share at a SECI Auction this year. Solarpack, which has been bidding, and growing aggressively in multiple markets, […] Read more
Global Solar Installations to hit 115 GW in 2020, Only 4.9 GW for India: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year. As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year, according to […] Read more
Smart Electricity Meters in Jammu, Srinagar From Next Month Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Installation of smart electricity meters to bring transparency in billing and reduce power losses will begin in Jammu and Srinagar from next month. Installation of smart electricity meters to bring transparency in billing and reduce power losses will begin in Jammu and Srinagar from next month, officials have confirmed. In the first phase starting November […] Read more
U.S. Off-Site Solar Installations Gather Pace Despite Pandemic Updated On Tue, Oct 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A rapid growth in the U.S. off-site corporate solar projects are set to accelerate further with the covid-19 pandemic taking a large toll on onsite installations, according to a Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) report. Over the next three years, nearly 60% of all corporate capacity installed is expected to be off site. Since 2015, nearly […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amendments for its Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guideline for the operation of its Dispute Resolution Mechanism to consider the unforeseen disputes between solar and wind power developers and SECl/ NTPC/ NHPC, beyond their contractual agreements. A few key amendments made by the ministry: 1. The DRC will consider all […] Read more
India’s Solar Outlook Revised to Stable, Wind Continues Negative Trend Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy India Ratings has maintained a negative outlook on India’s wind sector for 2HFY21, bur the solar sector outlook has been revised to stable from negative. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a negative outlook on India’s energy and transport infrastructure for the second half of FY2021, stemming from a likely low demand, driven by […] Read more
Policies for An Atmanirbhar Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India moves towards a new paradigm of ‘AtmaNirbhar’ Bharat, our energy security is a key component of this new resolve. The Prime Minister has already given pride of place to solar power, describing it as ‘sure, pure and secure’. But there is a lot more to our energy policy that requires a converted effort […] Read more
