Can Surplus Renewables Production in West Rajasthan Build A Big Battery? Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2017, when Tesla set out to make the 129 MW lithium ion based battery installation in Australia at the Hornsdale Wind Farm, many people scoffed at its usefulness. However, it proved its role as a load balancer to stabilize the grid in case of sudden drops in power generation elsewhere. So much so […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Rooftop Solar Net Metering Regulations Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The regulations will be implemented once it is published in the official gazette. The […] Read more
ICRA Revises Outlook from Stable to Negative for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy On the back of delays in both payments from Discoms and execution of projects, credit rating agency ICRA has revised the year-end outlook for India’s renewable energy (RE) sector from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. According to the rating agency, country’s renewable energy sector is facing headwinds due to long pending payments by the state Discoms (power […] Read more
Vestas Bags 2 Orders for Turbines, Repowering in South Korea and Denmark Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has bagged two orders, the first for the supply of turbines for a 42 MW project in South Korea and the second, a 36 MW repowering order in Denmark Vestas has announced that it has bagged two orders in South Korea and Denmark. The first order has been received for the delivery and set […] Read more
Iberdrola Finalises Construction of its 500 MW Solar Plant in 1 Year Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has announced that it has completed the construction of Europe’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant, the Núñez de Balboa project in just one year. Iberdrola has announced that it has completed the construction of what is now Europe’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant, the Núñez de Balboa project in just one year. The project had recently […] Read more
Funding Options for African Countries hit by Climate Change: ACCF Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The debate around climate change often focuses on the targets that need to be achieved. Another aspect of the discussion is increasingly gaining attention; that is the funding required, for African countries in particular, where climate change has hit the hardest. The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) recently convened an event titled “Supporting African countries […] Read more
Cabinet Approves MoU With Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in Renewables Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewables The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the […] Read more
NTPC Planning to add 10 GW Solar Capacity by 2022 Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to be funded mainly by green bonds. State-owned power giant NTPC has revealed that it is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy generation capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to […] Read more
The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
