Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more
EPRI Selected for 3 US DOE Awards for Advancing Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EPRI will lead 3 projects for advanced, bulk energy storage following selection by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for awards totaling USD 600K The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has announced that it will lead three projects for advanced, bulk energy storage following selection by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for awards totaling […] Read more
Gujarat’s Borosil Renewables Raises Rs 200 Crore via QIP Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Borosil Renewables has raised Rs 200 crore by issuing 1.58 crore shares through qualified institutional placement (QIP) India’s first and only solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables Ltd (BLR) has raised Rs 200 crore by issuing 1.58 crore shares through qualified institutional placement (QIP). As per the company’s statement, BRL has successfully completed fundraising of Rs […] Read more
Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies. The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of […] Read more
Renewable Energy Solutions can be Backbone of Urban Decarbonization Efforts: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by IRENA and IKI finds that renewable energy solutions can be the backbone of urban decarbonization efforts. A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Climate Initiative (IKI) finds that renewable energy solutions can be the backbone of urban decarbonization efforts. The report ‘Rise of renewables in […] Read more
Performance-Based Financial Mechanism for MNRE’s CST Scheme: GERMI Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new study has found that MNRE’s off-grid and decentralised CST scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism A new study has found that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE’s) off-grid and decentralised concentrated solar thermal (CST) scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism instead of the capital subsidy that was being provided earlier by […] Read more
BERC Issues Draft Regulations to Determine RE Tariffs Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 is up for comments The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has issued Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020. The draft is up for comments from stakeholders and interested parties up to September 25, 2020. BERC […] Read more
MNRE Extends RE Research and Technology Development Programme Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March 31, 2021 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that its as received the sanction from the president of India for the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March […] Read more
EIB to Provide Support for 3 First-of-a-Kind Climate Action Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIB has signed 3 agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and financing of new projects that address climate change. The European Investment Bank (EIB), one of the world’s largest providers of climate finance, has announced that it has signed three agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and […] Read more
