Preparing For a Renewable Future- The Business Models That Matter Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one thing the renewable energy sector cannot be accused of doing, it is to look back too much. The solar sector in particular has everything to look forward to, considering the strong momentum it has built up globally. The Covid-19 crisis has only sharpened those opportunities, and possibilities of even more support […] Read more
Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Director-General and lead a team of three (3) professional and several administrative staff members. The Director with be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Resource Mobilization and fund-raising services, as well as the budget management, for the organization.The ISA proposes to engage a […] Read more
Association of Power Producers Request Financial Support From Finance Minister Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Association of Power Producers recently wrote to the Minister of Finance highlighting the concerns of power debtors and extended litigations that have been egging the power sector The Association of Power Producers (APP) recently wrote to Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the concerns of power debtors and extended litigations that have been egging […] Read more
Powering Solar to 2025 and beyond Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Technologies and Interventions That Will Drive Solar For the global solar sector, the pandemic hit home much earlier than it did for many other sectors. For even before global lockdowns became the norm, China’s early lockdown in late January, followed by other cities subsequently, was sufficiently disruptive for global shipments of solar equipment, of […] 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
Sterling and Wilson Wins Solar Plus Battery Storage Contract Updated On Fri, Oct 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson has announced that its HES division has signed an EPC contract to construct a solar plus battery storage hybrid power plant in Niger. Sterling and Wilson, one of the leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies in India, has announced that its Hybrid & Energy Storage division (HES) has signed an EPC […] 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
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
How World Record Low Solar Prices Moved Out of India Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2016, when Acme Solar surprised, nay, shocked everyone with a bid of Rs 2.44 per KwH at the newly launched solar auctions, everyone celebrated. It was believed that much like telecom, the era of lowest cost solar in India had also arrived. A long, sustained boom was duly predicted, and many of todays […] Read more