ADB Pledges $12 bn to India’s New Flagship Initiatives Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB President, Takehiko Nakao recently met with Narendra Modi and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. Asian Development Bank (ADB) President, Takehiko Nakao recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. Modi and Nakao discussed […] Read more
SECI Auctions 440 MW of Wind Projects in 1800 MW Tender Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has awarded 440 MW worth of wind projects in its latest auctions seeking developers for setting up of 1800 MW wind power projects under Tranche-VIII. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded only 440 MW worth of wind projects in its latest auctions. The projects awarded were under the nodal agency’s latest tender seeking […] Read more
BHEL Inaugurates 5 Solar EV Chargers on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has set up 5 electric vehicle chargers on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. India’s largest power equipment manufacturer BHEL is expanding its footing in the electric mobility business. The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is setting up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. Five charging stations […] Read more
India Pitches for Financial Support to Achieve Paris Agreement Targets Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India has raised the pitch for finance and technology support to developing nations to achieve the Paris Agreement goals it had set in 2015 In the run-up to two key UN summits on Climate Change, India has raised the pitch for finance and technology support to developing nations to achieve the Paris Agreement goals of […] Read more
NTPC Collaborates With IOCL to Commission 1st EV Charging Station Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC, in collaboration with IOCL, has commissioned its first EV charging station at an IOCL petrol pump in Greater Noida State-owned power utility NTPC Ltd. has announced the commissioning of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station along with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). The charging station has been installed at an IOCL petrol pump […] Read more
Delhi’s Power Demand Continues to Grow, More so on Summer Nights Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi’s power demand this summer peaked at nights with cooling load due to the use of AC, coolers contributing to the maximum consumption of electricity The power demand in Delhi this summer peaked at night with “cooling load” due to the use of AC, coolers and fans contributing to the maximum consumption of electricity. Data from […] Read more
REC Sales Drop to Nearly Half in August Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The sales of REC in the month of August dropped by over 47 percent to 4.3 lakh units solar compared to 8.19 lakh units sold in the same month last year. The sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) in the month of August dropped by over 47 percent to 4.3 lakh units solar compared to […] Read more
Enel Green Power Wins 190 MW Capacity in SECI’s 1.8 GW Wind Tender Updated On Sat, Aug 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Enel Green Power, through its Indian renewable subsidiary EGP India, has been awarded the right to develop a 190 MW wind farm in India Enel Green Power, through its Indian renewable subsidiary EGP India, has been awarded the right to sign a 25-year energy supply contract/Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 190 MW wind farm in India. […] Read more
Evolution of Three Major EV Markets: China, US and India Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle markets – China, India, and the US – are going through a transition and in this, they are presenting unique understanding about the challenges that come up. The Rocky Mountain Institute has published a new whitepaper that looks at the penetration of electric vehicles in these three markets and has […] Read more