Jharkhand Farmers to use Solar Lift Irrigation to avoid Costly Diesel Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy based lift irrigation schemes will prove to be a game-changer for the agriculture sector in Jharkhand, a top official said, according to recent media reports. Lift irrigation is a mode of irrigation which involves transporting water against the gravity with the help of pumps or surge pools and transported to the location where […] Read more
APTEL Tries To Put a Lid On Issue of Fixed Charges During Covid Lockdown Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order brought about after a petition by the Rajasthan textile association versus various state discoms of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Regulatory commission (RERC), the Appellate Tribunal for electricity (APTEL) has sought to put at rest claims for a waiver of fixed charges imposed on power consumers through the lockdown last year. While […] Read more
US Firm AES Unveils New Solar Installation Robot Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy AES Corporation has launched Atlas, a new solar installation robot. “Atlas represents a major advance in solar energy technology, making it faster, more efficient and safer to construct new solar facilities,” said the company. Atlas was designed by AES through a multi-year innovation process and built in cooperation with Calvary Robotics and other third parties. […] Read more
Wind, Water, Solar Trio Ensures Grid Stability for US States, Says Stanford Study Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wind-Water and Solar (WWS) ensures grid stability and zero blackouts. A new study conducted by Mark Z. Jacobson and colleagues at Stanford University claimed this, as they analyzed grid stability in over 50 U.S States and District of Columbia. Jacobson is a Professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford. The new research, an effort […] Read more
KKR Launches New RE Platform ‘Stellar Renewable Power’ Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Investment firm KKR has launched “Stellar Renewable Power”, a new platform that aims to source, develop and operate utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities on behalf of KKR’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) strategy. Stellar will source opportunities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers. Renewable energy expert Vijay Venkatachalam will lead Stellar. […] Read more
Green Products to be Cheaper After EU Changes VAT Rules Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change, health protection and making the EU more ready for the digital age. At the same time they agreed to phase out by 2030 some of […] Read more
CERC Agrees With Tata Motors, Allows One time Relaxation For Issue of RECs Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an interesting order published yesterday, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has provided relief to Tata Motors (petitioner), on a plea the latter made against the respondent, National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) in the matter of issuance of the Renewable Energy Certificates to the Petitioner for the specified period. The Issue: Tata Motors, which […] Read more
GoodWe Adds Top Altman-Z Score To Strengthen High Bankability Status Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In few industrial sectors is the financial strength of every supplier taken as seriously as it possibly is in the case of solar energy. For the young sector, where projects are routinely expected to last 25 years, with minimum product warranties starting at 5 years, suppliers bankability has always been a selling point with financiers. […] Read more
Fortum Charge-Plug Mobility To Boost Indian EV Charging Infra for 4Ws Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Plug Mobility from Carzonrent India Private Limited, an Electric Vehicle Mobility as a Service brand, has partnered with Fortum Charge & Drive India Pvt. Ltd. (Fortum C&D), a Nordic Electric Vehicle (EV) charging service provider, to provide charging infrastructure for Carzonrent fleet of 19000 cars to be inducted over the next 5 years across India. […] Read more