Punjab Drafts Renewable Energy Policy, Plans for 21% RE by 2030 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government through its latest renewable energy policy plans of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from RE sources by 2030. The state government of Punjab issued a draft version of the state’s renewable energy policy, with the prime objective of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from renewable energy sources by […] Read more
Rajasthan Unveils Draft Wind and Hybrid Wind-Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan government has released a draft of new hybrid policy titled, ‘Rajasthan Wind and Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, 2019’. The largest state in the country, Rajasthan has come up with a draft of the solar-wind hybrid policy that aims to achieve 2000 MW Wind Power capacity. The target is set for the fulfilment of Renewable […] Read more
Power Minister Hopeful New Tariff Policy Will be Cleared Soon Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new power tariff policy with a focus on empowering the consumer has been sent to the Union Cabinet for approval and it is expected to be passed soon A new power tariff policy with a focus on empowering the consumer has been sent to the Union Cabinet for approval and it is expected to be passed soon, Power Minister RK […] Read more
Rajasthan Working on a new Renewable Energy Policy: Energy Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy Minister BD Kalla has said that the Rajasthan government is working to bring a new renewable energy policy for the state. State Energy Minister B D Kalla while speaking at a seminar on ‘exploring renewable energy potential in the state of Rajasthan‘ on the 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, has said […] Read more
Maharashtra Government Plotting New Solar Projects Policy Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government is contemplating to prepare a policy wherein vacant plots and agriculture land will be taken on lease to set up solar projects The Maharashtra government is contemplating to prepare a policy wherein vacant plots and agriculture land will be taken on lease to set up solar energy projects. An Energy Department official said that […] Read more
Dutch Plan to Cut Emissions by Half and Raise Renewable Capacity by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Netherlands in its new National Climate Agreement is planning to reduce its GHG emissions by half compared to 1990 levels by 2030. According to the country’s latest National Climate Agreement, the Netherlands is planning to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 1990 levels by 2030. The measures to do this are […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Government Working on State EV Policy Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh will soon come up with an electric vehicle policy in a bid to increase facilities for EV and bring down pollution levels The Madhya Pradesh government will soon come up with electric vehicle policy in a bid to increase facilities for EV and bring down pollution levels, Urban Administration Minister Jaivardhan Singh said. As […] Read more
Govt May Lower GST Rate for EVs to 5% Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government of India may slash down GST levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on June 20. India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the current government. The […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Invites Suggestions on Draft Open Access Regulations Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The commission has now invited suggestions and comments from stakeholders until July 8, 2019, […] Read more