Western Rajasthan Generating Surplus Power From Wind and Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy For the tenth consecutive year, wind energy and solar energy plants have helped Western Rajasthan region generate surplus power For the tenth consecutive year, wind energy and solar energy plants have helped Western Rajasthan generate surplus power, and in turn, have helped in considerably reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Jaisalmer region, the total installed wind power capacity […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After clarification sought by the implementing agencies on certain issues, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. As per the MNRE notification, the distribution companies (Discoms) can, if they desire so, pass on the Procurement Based […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 1.8 Lakh Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered for the commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pump systems across India under the PM KUSUM) scheme The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, invited bids from eligible vendors for the supply and commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pumps across India under the Pradhan […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Rooftop Solar Net Metering Regulations Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The regulations will be implemented once it is published in the official gazette. The […] Read more
Delhi Breaks 119 Year Temperature Record and Winter Power Demand Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy As Delhi grapples with one of its coldest winters in 119 years the capital also touched a record high of 5298 MW in peak power demand, highest till date As Delhi grapples with one of its coldest winters in over 119 years the Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has announced that it has successfully […] Read more
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Tenders for EV Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of EV charging stations in the UT. The Union Territory (U.T.) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in […] Read more
ICRA Revises Outlook from Stable to Negative for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy On the back of delays in both payments from Discoms and execution of projects, credit rating agency ICRA has revised the year-end outlook for India’s renewable energy (RE) sector from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. According to the rating agency, country’s renewable energy sector is facing headwinds due to long pending payments by the state Discoms (power […] Read more
Railways to Give up Land for 500 MW Solar Plants to Meet Energy Needs Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500 MW solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500-megawatt solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. This is in addition to the railways’ aim of […] Read more
EESL, HPCL Join Hands to Develop EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote electric vehicles (EV) under the National Electric Mobility (e-mobility) Programme, government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to set up public charging infrastructure. Further, the objective behind the MoU was synergising business development for setting up […] Read more
