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
“Esdec Is Still An Installer Focused Company”, Stijn Vos, CEO Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ever since it was started in 2004 by two installers, the Netherlands based Esdec has carved a unique niche for itself, focusing on the rooftop solar segment with their mounting systems. The firm has been in the news earlier last year for its acquisition led strategy, especially in the US market. With a focus on […] 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
MSEDCL Continues To Write the Rulebook On Killing Solar Rooftop Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Energy Distribution Company Limited continues to find new ways to rile up solar stakeholders. Their latest effort, or ‘non effort’ relates to the piffling demand for central solar subsidy worth Rs 3 crores, for just 25 MW, when the potential in the state according to most experts is easily over 1000 MW. […] Read more
“Govt. should do away with all financial subsidies for the solar biz”, Rahul Gupta, Rays Experts Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts, an early entrant to the solar sector in 2011, has been a quite and dependable performer. Focused mainly on EPC and rooftop work till recently, the firm just inaugurated the first 10 MW of its solar park in Haryana, a first for the state too. We spoke to Rahul Gupta, MD &CEO, who […] Read more
CHANEL Partners With Sunrun to Bring Solar Energy to Low Income California Homes Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy French fashion brand CHANEL has committed USD 35 million toward solar energy projects for low-income multifamily households in California with Sunrun. French fashion brand CHANEL has announced that it has committed USD 35 million toward solar energy projects for low-income multifamily households in California with Sunrun, the leading residential solar, battery storage, and energy services […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
The World can and Must Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by ETC argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century and that “zero must mean […] Read more
