Lighting Control Chip by STMicroelectronics Offers Greater Energy Savings Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother brightness control. STMicroelectronics has launched a new all-in-one LED lighting control chip that enables future luminaires to save more energy and deliver better user experiences. The HVLED001B controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother […] Read more
BIS Extension For SPV Module Manufacturers Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The date of self-certification relaxation stands extended from January 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for the self-certification of solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules until March 31, 2019. The Schedule with the date of coming into force was initially September 5, 2018. However, after […] Read more
India Can Achieve 30% of Variable Renewable Energy Generation by 2030 At No Extra Cost: ETC India Report Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Potential to reach 45% zero-carbon generation, including hydro and nuclear, while more than doubling electricity consumption and not raising consumer costs. A reliable, economically competitive and environmentally sustainable electricity system is the cornerstone of modern society. With an aim to accelerate India’s transition to renewables while moving towards a cleaner and cost-effective electricity system, The […] Read more
Dispelling the Myths About Rural Electricity in India Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rural Electricity got everyone’s attention at the WSDS 2019, with a session on availability to customer service, backed by ground research from rural India. The session titled ‘Rural Electricity access in India: Taking a leap from grid availability to customer service’ was moderated by journalist Sreenivasan Jain of NDTV, although the real anchor seemed to […] Read more
HPL Electric and Power Ltd Reports Q3 FY 19 Results Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy PAT for the first nine months of FY19, was stable. HPL Electric and Power Ltd, an established electric equipment manufacturing company in India, manufacturing a diverse portfolio of electric equipment, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018. Financial Performance in the first nine months of the financial year 2018-19, was […] Read more
Petitions by SPDs to Consider GST as Change in Law Accepted Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CERC with its latest order has provided some relief to solar developers in a matter of GST compensation. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), hearing on the matter raised by local solar project developers, has issued an order accepting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a change in the law in case of […] Read more
REC Group Launches New Panels In Collaboration With Meyer Burger Updated On Sat, Feb 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy REC believes this will be the world’s most powerful solar panel for rooftop customers, emerging from the company’s half-cut cell technology. REC Group, one of the largest European solar panels manufacturer, has launched a new solar panel at the Intersolar Europe. The new panel combines heterojunction cells (HJT) with advanced connection technology from the joint […] Read more
2 Days After 12 GW Manufacturing ‘Stimulus’ Time For Reality Check Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy On Feb 6, the government announced a move to push central public sector undertakings towards a 12 GW solar plan, powered completely by domestic manufacturing. Will this finally kick start domestic manufacturing? 2 days after the announcement, we spoke to industry insiders, as well as considered the factors that could make or break this latest […] Read more
Nine Developers Pitch In For SECI’s 1.2 GW ISTS Wind Tender Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s Tranche 6 Wind Energy Tender, for 1.2 GW, saw a return to happy days again, as a total of nine developers made bids totaling 2325 MW for the 1200 MW tender. Softbank promoted SB Energy made the biggest bid for 600 MW, followed by ReNew Power, EDF, and ENEL who bid for 300 MW […] Read more
