Study Reveals Tipping Points to Drive Mainstream EV Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A major new study by Castrol has revealed the ‘tipping points’ to achieve mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across India to reveal the factors driving EV buying decisions. The report ‘Accelerating the EVolution’ […] Read more
ACWA Power Announces Financial Close for 900 MW PhV of MBR Solar Park Updated On Sat, Sep 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has completed the signing of all financing agreements of the 900 MW fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park in Dubai. ACWA Power, a leading Saudi Arabian developer, investor and operator of power generation plants, has announced that it has completed the signing of all financing agreements of the […] Read more
Lightsource bp Begins Work on California Pollinator Friendly Solar Farm Updated On Sat, Sep 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a USD 20 million financing package and mobilised construction on its Wildflower Solar project in California. Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar development, has announced that it has successfully closed on a USD 20 million financing package and mobilised construction on its Wildflower Solar project located in Rio Linda, about […] Read more
UP Discoms Fined Rs 100 Per Connection For Smart Meter Fiasco of August 12 Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 12 last month, there was a widespread power outage across 1,58,000 houses with ‘smart’ meters in Uttar Pradesh, As it turned out, this was no ordinary outage, being a remotely activated ‘disconnection’ actually, caused by mismanagement at the distributor end. The cut placed the smart meters installed in all the houses firmly in […] Read more
Ontario Wasted Enough Clean Electricity to Power 720,000 Homes in 2019: Report Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy OSPE has revealed that Ontario wasted a total of 6.5 TWh of clean electricity in 2019 – an amount sufficient to power 720,000 average homes for one year. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), the voice of Ontario’s engineering community, has released updated data on curtailed (wasted) energy, following its 2019 Retail Electricity Price […] Read more
NTPC Enlisting EPC Vendors for Floating & Ground Mounted Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued an NIA for the enlistment of EPC Vendors for the development of floating or ground-mounted solar power projects of NTPC. NTPC Ltd has issued a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), inviting applications from eligible firms for the enlistment of EPC Vendors for the development of floating or ground-mounted solar power projects of […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Rooftop & Small Solar Plants Across Uttarakhand Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for rooftop and small solar projects of capacity between 1 kWp and 500 kWp across 9 sites in Uttarakhand. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar projects of capacity between 1 kWp and 500 kWp across […] Read more
Tata Motors and Hyundai Win Bid to Supply 250 EVs to EESL Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL will procure 250 EVs from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India after the two firms were selected through an international competitive bidding process Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, has announced that it will procure 250 electric vehicles (EVs) from […] Read more
CM Yogi Asks State Officials to Look into Developing Ayodhya as Solar City Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his state officials to explore the possibility of developing Ayodhya as a “solar city.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his state officials to explore the possibility of developing Ayodhya as a “solar city.” According to a press statement, the CM said that Ayodhya is […] Read more
