High Cost, Infrastructural Issues Limit Green Hydrogen’s Role in Energy Transition: Study Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Green hydrogen is recognised as a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels for “hard-to-abate” sectors. The supply chain for hydrogen, however, is not yet fully developed. Several barriers, such as the high cost of green hydrogen compared to non-renewable alternatives and the lack of dedicated infrastructure, are still […] Read more
SJVN Wins Bihar’s 200 MW Solar Project Auction Worth Rs. 1,000 Crore Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A joint venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, SJVN on Saturday announced winning the auction for 200 MW of Grid-Connected Solar Project of Rs, 1,000 crores in Bihar. According to SJCN’s Chairman Mr. Nand Lal Sharma, SJVN Ltd got the project through Open Competitive Tariff Bidding Process for quoted capacity of […] Read more
CERC Permits SolarArise Subsidiary to get GST Compensation Updated On Sat, Aug 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of Talettutayi Solar Projects One Pvt. Limited (TSPPL), a subsidiary of Gurugram-based SolarArise, directing Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to pay the solar developer compensation for the increased cost of a project, excluding carrying cost, due to the implementation of the GST laws […] Read more
CleanMax Gets ₹1,650 Cr Equity Investment from Augment Infrastructure Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based clean energy company CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has revealed that US investment firm Augment Infrastructure will acquire a majority stake in it for Rs 1,650 crore. Augment is purchasing the existing stake of Yellow Bell Investment Ltd (an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing) […] Read more
Mandating Green Hydrogen Use In Fertilisers and Other Sectors Key, Says Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to the junior oil minister, Rameswar Teli, under its quest to reduce carbon emissions, India plans to mandate refineries and fertilizer plants to use some green hydrogen. In a written reply to lawmakers on Monday, Teli said that India’s draft hydrogen policy will mandate a gradual increase in the use of green hydrogen instead […] Read more
Smart Meters Have Substantial Sustainability Benefits, Say IEEE Experts Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The electrical grid is a marvel of modern engineering that underpins nearly every aspect of society –– a complex interconnection that spans the tiniest LED lightbulb and the largest power plants. But as electricity use grows, which it does exponentially, the grid strains. The use of renewable energy sources and new regulations can add to the […] Read more
Bangladesh’s Largest Solar Plant Of 100 MW Up For Approval Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangladesh, known more for its off grid solar programme that has provided electricity access to over 20 million citizens, and spawned some brilliant startups (notably SOLshare) in the process, is finally close to a large, utility scale project. Plans have been finalised to set up the country’s largest single power plant in Jamalpur, for a […] Read more
Joe Biden Sets About Correcting Trump Largesse For ICE Auto Firms Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy US President Joe Biden’s recent order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in the US in 2030 electric is expected to make a dent in the country’s consumption and emission levels, even though it’s a non-binding deal with the country’s biggest automakers. The administration has also proposed new vehicle emissions standards that […] Read more
CERC Rules With NTPC in Dispute Involving Solar Firm at Bhadla Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by Solaire Surya Urja Private Limited, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of NTPC. At issue was a plea to condone delays in the commissioning of these (70×2) 140 MW solar projects or which NTPC had enforced liquidated damages of over Rs 7 crores. Filed under Section […] Read more