The Woodmac Weekly Update on Renewable Energy Worldwide Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In the third of its weekly updates for the global renewables industry, Wood Mackenzie, the global research firm has shared its report for the week ending April 20. Solar and storage expected to see ~20% coronavirus impact compared to base case. Onshore wind impact is more muted in near-term, but cascading supply chain and construction […] Read more
MNRE Grants Blanket Extension for RE Projects amid Lockdown Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to renewable energy (RE) stakeholders amid lockdown due to Covid-19, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has granted an extension of time for RE projects equivalent to the period of lockdown plus 30 days additional blanket extension. Saurenergy had shared this information following our coverage of MNRE […] Read more
Pre-Bid Meetings for 3 SECI Tenders Worth 9000 MW Postponed Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the postponement of pre-bid meetings for three of its active tenders worth a combined 9000 MW in renewable projects and power. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, announcing the postponement of pre-bid meetings for three of its active renewable tenders worth a combined 9000 MW in projects […] Read more
Amid Lockdown, India to boost Discoms With Electricity Despite Dues Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Generation, transmission firms in India will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to Discoms despite their outstanding dues In India, the central public sector undertaking (CPSU) generation and transmission companies will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to distribution companies (Discoms) despite the huge outstanding dues. As […] Read more
Draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Out. Renewables in Focus Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy True to the promise made last week, the Power Ministry has released the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 on 17.4.2020. The draft has given stakeholders 21 days in which to send in their suggestions. The act is of particular significance for the renewable sector, as it promises to tighten up enforcement of orders made […] Read more
IRENA, African Union to Advance Renewable Energy in Response to COVID-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The African Union and the IRENA have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced that they have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. […] Read more
ST’s New STSAFE-A110 Secure Element Protects IoT Devices Updated On Sat, Apr 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy French-Italian multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics (ST) has launched new features to secure data exchanges in increasingly aggressive contexts, the STMicroelectronics STSAFE-A110 secure element protects the consumer and industrial connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT), preventing the counterfeiting of genuine products by strictly assuring their authenticity. The newly launched device offers certified protection […] Read more
Reolink Argus PT Smart Home Camera Updated On Sat, Apr 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Product Brief: The Reolink’s flagship battery-powered security camera lineup with the unique and revolutionary features. Product Features: The camera is powered by a rechargeable battery or Reolink Solar Panel, which enables customers to charge the camera directly without replacing the battery. By adding a solar panel to Argus PT set up. The camera has an […] Read more
The Next Big Push. MNRE Unveils Moves to Push Manufacturing Updated On Sat, Apr 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Renewable energy sector, where private sector involvement has been considered critical to its growth and building further capacities, has got a new push, as far as manufacturing in India goes. This comes on the heels of the many efforts made last year to provide support for domestic manufacturing, fro the DCR (domestic content requirements) […] Read more
