Govt Extends FAME-I for 6 Months; Withdraws Conventional Battery Vehicles Sops Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry said in a statement that, incentives in the remaining period of the scheme shall only be available for registered vehicles. In a bid to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, the Government of India has extended the first phase of the FAME-India scheme by another 6 months till March 31, next year. However, it […] Read more
innogy to Kick Off Australia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Construction Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Limondale project is located near Balranald, New South Wales and the company commences the preparation works and pre-pilling tests. Following the acquisition completion in mid-September, German energy firm innogy SE has decided to construct Australia’s largest solar project – Limondale with an installed capacity of 349 MWp. Limondale project is located near Balranald, New South […] Read more
India, UN to Ink 5-Yr Sustainable Development Framework Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy This Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) 2018-2022 outlines the work of UN agencies in India, to support the achievement of key development outcomes that have been identified in consultation with the government and are aligned to the national priorities. The Government of India (GoI) and the United Nations will sign a five-year Sustainable […] Read more
Trump’s Solar Tariff Created $236.5 Mn in Addl Costs for American Consumers: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Any trade restrictions imposed on the solar industry hurts American consumers and American workers,” said EnergySage CEO and founder Vikram Aggarwal. EnergySage’s latest semiannual Solar Marketplace Intel Report revealed the economic impact of the Section 201 solar tariffs on residential solar customers in America. Immediately following the US International Trade Commission’s finding of injury to American solar […] Read more
Tata Power, HPCL Ink Pact for Setting-up Commercial-Scale EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, both the companies have agreed to collaborate in planning, development and operation of charging infrastructure for EVs (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company Tata Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), a Navratna oil & gas PSU, has signed the […] Read more
Solar-Powered Cochin Intl Airport Wins UN’s Highest Environmental Honour Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Cochin International Airport will take home the award for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy,” says UNEP. World’s first solar-powered Cochin International Airport has been conferred with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 ‘Champion of the Earth’ award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) […] Read more
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Receive UN’s Champions of the Earth Award Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Both the leaders have been jointly recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 […] Read more
Maharashtra Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Investment in EV Segment Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, EESL will provide 1,000 such vehicles in phased manner on rent. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state government has adopted a policy to promote electric vehicles (EV) and mulls to bring Rs 25,000 crore investment for their manufacturing. Fadnavis further said that its government is encouraging use of electric vehicles through […] Read more
Reverse Bidding to Continue in Renewable Energy Sector, says R K Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy “We will accept bids which are reasonable. If we come across bids which we consider to be excessive, we will cancel them,” the Minister said. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that the government will not accept any unreasonable bids for renewables like solar and wind and continue to conduct […] Read more
