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
The Discom Perspective on a Viable EV Network Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from TERI highlights the way forward for establishing an EV charging network, with Discoms in mind. It is no secret that an EV charging network goes hand in hand with the spread of EV’s in every market. In fact, some will argue that it usually precedes a big jump in EV adoption, […] Read more
Our Aim is to Double Our Portfolio in the Next 2 years: ShriPrakash Rai Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canada -based AMP Energy has emerged as a significant player on the IPP side, including in India. The firm, which has stepped up its ambitions in India with a few recent wins in auctions, with bids as low as Rs 2.50 per unit, prides itself on empowering its different country operations. We got responses from […] Read more
SJVN Secures 100 MW Solar Project at Raghanesda Solar Park Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN Ltd has announced that it has bagged a 100 MW solar PV power project in the Raghanesda Solar Park and will soon begin work on the Rs 490 crore project. SJVN Ltd has announced that it has bagged a 100 MW solar PV power project in the Raghanesda Solar Park in Gujarat. The firm […] Read more
“I have not witnessed a demand like this for the last five years” Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Established in 2013, Artha Energy Resources (AER), is a boutique investment bank and developer focusing primarily in the renewable energy sector. It is India\s first and only investment bank focused on the Indian renewable energy sector. Currently, Artha Energy Resources has advised on renewable energy transactions worth $812 million, including 150 MW in large hydro projects, […] Read more
NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] 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
Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more