Does Solar Rooftop Need to Take a Cue from Compulsory rainwater harvesting? Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy After Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern via ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program about water crisis, rainwater harvesting also become the talk of the town, like solar these days. India has shown massive capacity additions in solar but has fallen behind on its target of achieving 40 GW rooftop solar by 2022. Here’re a few […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
High Financing Cost Biggest Part of Renewable tariffs-CEEW Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi based Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) a Delhi based think tank focused on the energy transition among other issues, has identified a very high share of financing as one of the biggest components of renewable energy tariffs in India The findings from CEEW, a respected organisation in the space, serves to […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Greatest Setback for Small Manufacturers: Vikas Jain Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy KUSUM scheme will be the greatest setback for Indian solar manufacturers in the SME/MSME category. Small manufacturers are not eligible to meet the qualifying turnover condition for the scheme. KUSUM scheme was long awaited but we are highly disappointed to see the terms. We have already submitted our representation to the concerned authorities, says Vikas […] Read more
Total Begins Construction of 3rd Solar Plant in Japan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total Solar International has announced the start of the construction of the company’s 52 MW Miyagi Osato Solar Park in Japan. Total Solar International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Total Group, dedicated to utility-scale solar plants, has announced the start of the construction of the company’s Miyagi Osato Solar Park, a large-scale solar plant of […] Read more
58/100. India’s Likely Target Achievement on renewables in 2022 Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Crisil Note just predicted a shortfall of 42% on India’s renewable energy targets. However, don’t expect the government to react with much activity to this. For, besides election to two states that are coming up, it is becoming increasingly clear that the central government’s hands are tied , when it comes to sustaining the […] Read more
RK Singh Okays Amendments in EV Charging Guidelines to Ease Concerns Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BEE has been nominated by the power ministry as the Central Nodal Agency to facilitate the installation of charging infrastructure. In order to provide much-awaited relief to the electric vehicle (EV) owners in the country, Power Minister RK Singh has provided his consent for needed amendments in the EV charging guidelines and specifications. The Ministry […] Read more
Policy Stability at State Level Necessary to Uplift Renewables: Sumant Sinha Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Policy stability, particularly at the state level, is a must for boosting the installation of renewables capacity, ReNew Power CMD Sumant Sinha has said. Policy stability, particularly at the state level, is a must for boosting the installation of renewables capacity in the coming days, ReNew Power Chairman and Managing Director Sumant Sinha has said. […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more