CEL Extends Tender Deadline for Supply of BOS for 2×15 KWp Solar Mini Grid in Bihar Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) has extended the date for submission of tender for supply of balance of systems (BoS) for 2×15 KWp solar mini-grid in Bihar to May 25, 2020. This is the third time that government has extended the bid submission date for the tender amidst continued lockdown across the country. Now, eligible […] Read more
EV, Battery Storage to Lead Non-Power Generation Technology Investments by G20 Countries Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage lead in the current and planned non-power generation technology in which senior business leaders from G20 countries have invested in or are committed to investing in, as said by an international law firm. The law firm Ashurst in its new research report – Powering Change – Energy in Transition, […] Read more
India Moves Up at 74th Rank in Global Energy Transition Index Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy India has moved up two places and secured the 74th position on the global Energy Transition Index (ETI) after improvements in all key parameters of the economic growth, energy security and environmental sustainability, as per the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual rankings. According to WEF report, coronavirus will compromise the transition to clean energy without an […] Read more
India needs 30-fold Jump in Renewable and Nuclear Energy: Dr. Anil Kakodkar Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to make 70 percent carbon free energy, India will require a 30-fold surge in both renewable energy and nuclear energy along with doubling of thermal energy, said Dr. Anil Kakodkar. Dr. Kakodkar, a Padma Vibhushan awardee and a former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Chairman of Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, […] Read more
Smart Prepaid Meters Enable Discoms Generate 95% Billing Efficiency amid Lockdown Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite lockdown imposed across the country due to coronavirus crisis, the use of smart prepaid meters is helping power distribution companies (Discoms) in generating around 95 percent of billing efficiency, along with an average 15-20 percent increase in monthly revenue per consumer. This is significant as most of the Discoms amidst lockdown in the country […] Read more
Uttarakhand to Empanel EPC Contractors for Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy UREDA has issued a tender for empanelment of the EPC contractors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar plants at various locations in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of the EPC contractors to undertake work of project commissioning of grid-connected […] Read more
Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi Assumes Charge as Secretary MNRE Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has announced that Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi (IAS) has assumed charge as the new Secretary, MNRE from May 11, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi (IAS) has assumed charge as the new Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy from […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 3 Solar Projects at SCCL Again Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for three of its SCCL solar project tenders for a second time during the lockdown. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for three solar PV project tenders to be built at SCCL Telangana for a […] Read more
Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
