Fuel Subsidies 3-Times Higher Than EV Budget: Report Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol & diesel between Oct’18 and Jun’19 amounted to almost 3 times the 10,000 crore EV budget under FAME A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel in India, between October 2018 and June 2019 amounted to almost 3 times the three-year […] Read more
Government Eases Norms for Grid Connected Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments to the tariff bidding process for wind energy projects, in a move to reduce investment risk and incentivise faster project completion in the sector. The guidelines, which were last notified on 8th December, 2017, are meant exclusively for grid connected projects. The following changes […] Read more
Gujarat Leads Rooftop Solar Segment in India Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat has emerged as the state with the maximum installed rooftop solar capacity in India with 261.97 MW installed last year. Gujarat has emerged as the state with the maximum installed rooftop solar capacity in India, with 261.97 MW installed in the state as per the latest data that was tabled in Rajya Sabha on […] Read more
Cobalt and Nickel Supply Woes to Hurt EV Makers – Woodmac Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rising popularity of EVs globally and the rush to adopt cleaner mobility options has led to a surge in demand for Cobalt and Nickel. Electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage have dominated the narrative in the metals and mining space. As announcements on EV targets by automakers and governments grow, panic around a steady […] Read more
Gujarat Invites Manufacturers for Distribution of Electric 2 & 3 Wheelers Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy GEDA has issued 2 EOIs for authorisation of manufacturers the distribution of battery-operated 2 and 3 wheelers in Gujarat. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued two expression of interests (EOI) calling out reputed manufacturers for their authorisation to the market and then the distribution of battery operated 2 and 3 wheelers. The EOIs […] Read more
Gujarat Tenders for 600 MW Residential Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The scope of work for the selected developers will include the supply, design, installation and commissioning of the rooftop solar systems. Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of agencies for setting up of 600 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems in residential premises in Gujarat. The […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender for 150 kW Rooftop Solar Plant at its Farakka Township Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for setting up of 150 kW rooftop solar PV plant in the hospital building at NTPC Farakka NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 150 kW rooftop solar PV plant in the hospital building of Field Hostel Township at NTPC Farakka in […] Read more
Despite Renewable Push, Coal Will Remain the Main Energy Source Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so. Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals for Testing Hydrogen Fuel Buses in NCR Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited preliminary project proposals for pilot demonstration of 4 hydrogen fuel cell powered buses in the Delhi-NCR region. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting R&D and demonstration projects in hydrogen and fuel cells area, this includes several projects for development and demonstration of hydrogen fuelled vehicles. A pilot […] Read more
