Andhra Pradesh Drops Move to Introduce 350 Electric Buses Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has dropped the move to introduce 350 electric buses in the state, on the directions of the state Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has dropped the move to introduce 350 electric buses in the state. On the directions of the state Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, […] Read more
Inoperative Sewage Treatment Plants set to be Solar Powered in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inoperative sewage and water treatment plants in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with solar power systems According to new information made available by state officials, inoperative and defunct sewage and water treatment plants (STPs/ WTPs) in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with the help of solar power systems. […] Read more
Power Ministry Proposes Tariff Rebates on Advance Payments by Discoms Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has advised SERCs to establish reduction of generation/ transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments by state Discoms The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an order, advising state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to establish the reduction of generation or transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments […] Read more
Kerala Adds New Powerline to Boost Power Import Capability by 800 MW Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Edamon-Kochi power highway has been formally inaugurated and will increase the power import capability of Kerala by 800 MW. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has formally inaugurated the 148 km long Edamon-Kochi power highway which will increase the state’s power import capability by 800 MW. “With the completion of the Edamon-Kochi power highway, power can […] Read more
Andhra Government Makes Key Amends to its Energy Policies Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The state government of Andhra Pradesh has made several key changes to its policies on solar, wind and hybrid power The Andhra Pradesh government has made several key changes to its policies on solar, wind and hybrid power, primarily withdrawing the facility for energy banking and drawal that was purportedly causing a huge financial drain on the […] Read more
MNRE Opens Entries for ‘Prakritik Urja Puraskar Yojna’ Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for receipt of entries is December 15, 2019 and the entries will be accepted in a prescribed proforma only. With an aim to encourage writing books in Hindi based on new and renewable energy, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has opened entries for its financial reward scheme ‘Prakritik Urja […] Read more
Tata Motors Wins 500 EVs Order from Lithium Urban Technologies Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Under this partnership, Tata Motors will supply its 400 newly launched Tigor Sedan EV, with an extended range of 213 km, by FY20, along with 100 other EVs like Nexon EV. Spanning development and supply of both commercial and passenger vehicles, Tata Motors said that it has received an order for 500 electric vehicles (EVs) […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 600 kW Rooftop Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has issued a tender for the commissioning of 600 kW rooftop solar power projects at the firms’ Gujarat Refinery Township. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible companies/ developers for the commissioning of 600 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power projects at the firms’ Gujarat Refinery Township. The […] Read more
India’s Largest Solar Project Worth Rs 50k Cr to be Completed in 4 Yrs: Amit Shah Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the country’s largest solar project of 7.5 GW worth Rs 50,000 crore will be completed in four years, besides 9 MW hydro power project. Shah further added that, this will not only bring development in the Ladakh region but will also create employment opportunities. He was […] Read more
