For India’s Power Sector, A Simple Test To Evaluate The $266 billion Stimulus Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered yet another surprise, this time pleasant, in his 8 p.m address to the nation. The workaholic PM, whose evening addresses to the nation have achieved somewhat of a legendary status ever since the first big one delivered demonetisation in 2016, delivered one of his most enigmatic speeches, staying away […] Read more
PV Is Entering The AI Era- Huawei Leaders Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A special contribution from Tony Xu, President of Huawei Ascend Computing Business and Chen Guoguang, President of Huawei Smart PV Business, on the next big thing for PV’s. Artificial Intelligence, (AI) 1 AI Enables All Industries We are entering a fully connected, intelligent world. Over the last few years, AI has become a high-frequency word, […] Read more
ICRA Stands in Favour of Draft Amendments Proposed in Electricity Act Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA believes that the draft amendments proposed in the Electricity Act can strengthen the sanctity of power supply contracts and bring reforms in the distribution segment. ICRA Limited, an independent investment information and credit rating agency, has stated that it believes that the draft amendments proposed in Electricity Act, 2003 have the scope to strengthen […] Read more
In Renewables Shadow, who Will Still Fund Coal in India? : Report Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Why would any debt/ equity capital providers fund a high emission & polluting new coal power plant at double the cost of deflationary, domestic renewables? The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent nationwide lockdown to curb its spread has highlighted the growing financial risks to India’s coal-fired power plant sector, a technology being superseded by international […] Read more
CERC Issues Draft Regulations for Determination of RE Tariff Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC has released the draft of its 2020 regulations for tariff determination from renewable energy (RE) sources, with comments invited until May 28, 2020. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft of its 2020 regulations for the “Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources.” The national power sector regulator has […] Read more
Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […] Read more
India’s Electricity Demand to Shrink 1%, Discoms Losses to Rise by Rs 200 Bn: ICRA Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the lockdown imposed across the country due to coronavirus, the demand slowdown is likely to lead to a de-growth of 1.0 percent in electricity demand for the full year of FY2021, as predicted by a leading credit rating agency, ICRA. The rating agency analysed after considering the full lockdown till May 3, 2020, partial […] Read more
Every Power Station Performed Optimally amid Covid-19 Crisis: NTPC Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the ongoing crisis caused due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic, state-owned power giant NTPC, which was formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, said that its every power station has risen to the occasion and is performing at its optimum level. Maharatna NTPC is having a total installed capacity of 62,110 MW, […] Read more
MoP Asks States/UTs to Allow Construction at Power Plants During Lockdown Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MoP has asked all states and UTs to allow the construction activities in Power Plants outside the limits of municipal corporations during the lockdown The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a notification asking all states and Union Territories (UTs) to allow the construction activities in Thermal/ Hydro Power Generation Projects outside the limits […] Read more
