CERC Overrides SECI To Allow Wind Developer Extra 5% Capacity Addition Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The CERC has given a nod to Green Infra Renewable Energy Limited (GIREL), which was looking to install an additional 5% capacity for its 249.90 MW wind power project located in Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu and Kutch in Gujarat. Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd (GIWEL) is the parent company of GIREL and had won the […] Read more
Chinese Battery Giant CATL Announces 2022 Results, Almost Doubles Profit Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has announced its financial results and said that it almost doubled its net profit in 2022 due to the booming electric vehicle market at home. CATL said that its net profit increased by 93 per cent to $4.4 billion in 2022 year on year. The company disclosure […] Read more
High Priced Power Portal Launched Formally To Tackle Summer Peaks Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy As reported earlier by SaurEnergy, the formal start of the high priced power regime has been started to combat the summer peaks in power supply. For the record, India’s February power demand was an all time high. Launching the High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) – an initiative to ensure greater […] Read more
Utility Scale Solar Takes Biggest Hit in 2022 In US as 20.2 GW Fresh Capacity Added Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy A report from the developer led industry body Solar Energy Industries Association and WoodMac says that the United States added 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well […] Read more
CERC Rejects Change In Law Plea For BCD Demanded By Developers In SECI’s Tranche IX Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the tariff approval plea filed by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) for its tranche IX solar tender, where it had bid out 2000 MW of capacity in 2020, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) found itself analysing a range of issues. Be it the change in GST on key solar components, to increase […] Read more
Three Japanese Solar Projects of 42 MW Capacity Powered up by Canadian Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manufacturer of solar PV modules which also delves into large scale solar projects, Canadian Solar, has shared that three of its solar power projects based have achieved commercial operation in the first quarter of 2023. The cumulative capacity of these projects is 42 MWp. The said projects are located in Oita Kitsuki, Gunma Takasaki and […] Read more
“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […] Read more
APTEL Refuses To Prevent SECI Encashing Bank Guarantee for Inox Green Power Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy APTEL (The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity) has rejected the petition filed by Inox Green Energy Services Ltd, Haroda Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., Khatiyu Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd.,,Ravapar Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., , Vigodi Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., seeking a restrain on Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) from encashing the bank guarantee that had […] Read more
27 Delhi Metro Stations Ready for Solar Plants in Phase IV Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is constructing 27 elevated metro stations under Phase IV to place solar plants in near future. Spaces will also be reserved for inverters, panels and other necessary solar equipment. Following the construction of the stations, rooftop solar plants would be set up depending on their alignment and exposure to sunlight, […] Read more
