As Inverters Become ‘Smart’ Customers Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar inverters, with a share of 3-7% of project cost typically, have always played a far more critical role than the share of costs would imply. As the ‘brains’ behind the plant, the role of the inverter in converting power generated with the highest possible efficiency, in the safest way possible, has been critical for […] Read more
“There is no scheme for ore-refining, converting them into cathode materials” Rajat Verma, CEO & Founder, Lohum Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Powering next-gen li-ion battery mobility and energy solutions, making second lives for batteries a reality through reuse technology, and lithium ion battery recycling, Lohum is proving to be a gamechanger in the battery recycling and repurposing space. Rajat Verma, CEO & Founder, Lohum, offers insights into the battery recycling industry, providing an overview into the […] Read more
Incentives For Emerging Technologies like EVs, Green Hydrogen Must Be Considered Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Headquartered in Jaipur, EPC firm Vareyn Solar has so far completed over 9 MW of turnkey solar projects and more than 16 MW of O&M projects. It has also liaisoned with the government on projects exceeding 17 MW of capacity. Ishan Chaturvedi, Co Founder & Director, Vareyn Solar speaks to Saur Energy International about how […] Read more
PV Installs Explode Despite Obstacles, Jump 87 GW Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Despite ongoing price increases on polysilicon and other commodities, rising costs, sanctions against China for using Uyghur forced labor to produce solar panels, not to mention the US Department of Commerce block in early 2022 due to antidumping accusations in Southeast Asia, solar installations are likely to increase by 38% year over year. This is […] Read more
Rethink Energy Predicts An End To Polysilicon Pain In 2023 Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy The price of polysilicon is to fall steeply from the start of 2023, according to new Rethink Energy research tracking production capacity expansion plans announced by 19 Chinese companies. That, if it happens, will indeed be a relief for a solar sector buffeted by price volatility since 2021, a lot of it linked to polysilicon […] Read more
300 MW Hybrid Project: MERC Approves Reduced Tarrif Of Rs 2.56/KWh Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) recently ordered that the voluntarily offered tariff of Rs. 2.56 per unit be applicable for supply of 300 MW RE wind-solar hybrid power by T.P. Saurya Limited (subsidiary of Tata Power) to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). A three-judge bench comprising Sanjay Kumar, IM Bohari and Mahesh Khullar, […] Read more
Preparing For Next Power Crisis, Section11 Of The Electricity Act Invoked Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government has permitted imported coal-based power plants to sell any surplus electricity to other states. The emergency provision that was used in May of this year (2022) to get non-operational imported coal-based facilities to start generating electricity in the face of a substantial increase in demand has been clarified by the power ministry. If […] Read more
China Underlines Renewables Dominance With Best Ever Global Inverter Rankings Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese inverter manufacturers have bagged 6 out of the top 10 spots in the 2021 rankings of global inverter majors by volumes shipped. The rankings, released by IHS Markit, will have come as no surprise to observers, having seen the strong push by these players over the past few years. The only surprise is within […] Read more
South India’s Second Big Renewable Push Starts Now Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Introduction Back in 2014-15, when the new government of Prime Minister Modi first took stock, and hiked India’s renewable energy target 5 fold to 175 GW by 2022, a number of assumptions were made. From the share of solar (100 GW), to the share of rooftop solar within that (40 GW), Wind energy (60 GW) […] Read more
