No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Make Jharkhand, Odisha New Hubs For Solar Parks Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that the proposed floating solar parks in Jharkhand and Odisha coal-bearing states will likely make these eastern states new hubs for solar parks. Currently, these two states are not considered renewable-rich states in India due to the low installed capacity […] Read more
Ultratech To Not Pay Unnecessary Charges For Captive Solar Plant: RERC Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest judgement exempted Ultratech and its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)-Amplus Dakshin Private Limited (ADPL) against payment of cross subsidy, water cess and other charges for a captive solar plant based in Rajasthan. As per the petition of Ultratech Cement Limited (UTCL), ADPL was incorporated as a SPV […] Read more
Li-ion Battery Recycling Firm BatX Energies Raises $5 Million Funding Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Lithium-ion battery recycling firm BatX Energies raised $5M in Pre-Series A Funding, fueled by Zephyr Peacock in participation with Lets Venture, and existing investors JITO Angel Network and Family offices of Mankind Pharma, Excel Industries, BluSmart and others. Setting up the momentum for the Lithium-ion Battery recycling industry in India, the funds will turbocharge […] Read more
Gogoro, Uber Eats Tie-up To Boost Electric Mobility In Taiwan Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Taiwan-based battery swapping company Gogoro and Uber Eats Taiwan announced a Green Delivery Program to make it easier and more affordable for Uber Eats delivery partners to switch to electric scooters. The two-year partnership is worth nearly US$30 million. Both the firms will fund the initiative. Delivery partners will receive discounts on new Gogoro Smartscooters […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
Delhi Adds 500 New Electric Buses, Total Numbers Touch 1300 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Today, the Delhi government flagged off 500 new electric buses. With the addition of 500 new buses, the total number of electric buses in the national capital touched 1300, the largest number of buses in any city. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended the flagging-off event of the new […] Read more
