BCD Announcement This Week? Speculation Reaches Fever Pitch, Again Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A report in BusinessLine, quoting sources in the MNRE, has speculated on the possibility of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on modules and solar cells finally being announced this week. Readers will recall that the announcement was widely expected in the Union Budget in February, but was conspicuously missing. The report quotes its sources as saying […] Read more
Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and Piaggio Team Up to Create Swappable Batteries Consortium Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., KTM AG, and Piaggio & C SpA to set up a Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and light electric vehicles (EVs). By extending the range, shortening the charging time, and lowering vehicle and infrastructure costs, […] Read more
Karnataka Floats Tender For 50 Electric Buses Under FAME II Scheme Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has issued the request for proposals (RFP) for procurement, operation, and maintenance of 50 electric buses on the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model under FAME-II scheme. Interested bidders can submit their bids online by March 9, 2021, and bids in hard copies should be submitted by March […] Read more
CESL Supports Delhi government’s EV Adoption, Aim for 1,000 Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Since the Delhi Government is pushing EV adoption in the state so hard, it has mandated all its departments, autonomous bodies, and grantee institutions to shift their existing fleet of hired conventional fuel vehicles to electric variants within six months. Unitedly, the Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), has announced support for the Delhi government’s switch […] Read more
JinkoSolar 1st Solar Firm to Sign Global Framework Principles for Decarbonizing Heavy Industry Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has announced that it is the first international solar company to have signed on to the Global Framework Principles for Decarbonizing Heavy Industry (“Framework Principles”), as part of its efforts to continue supporting the decarbonization of the heavy industry sector in favor of a transition towards clean energy. Mr. Dany Qian, JinkoSolar Vice President, commented, “I […] Read more
Pacific Island Countries and Territories Unite Around Enhanced Renewables Ambition Under Climate Goals Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Pacific SIDS committed to strengthening energy transformation through more ambitious nationally determined contributions ahead of COP26 In a year of critical action on climate mitigation and adaptation, Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the […] Read more
MSMEs Should Avail Concessional Debt Finance to Install Rooftop Solar: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs to look at accessing concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar systems to improve business efficiency Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs in India to look at accessing concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar systems to improve their business efficiency. […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson To Launch EV Charging Infrastructure, Partners With Enel X Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) major, Sterling and Wilson will soon be entering the Indian electric mobility segment with the launch of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company has announced its 50-50 partnership with Enel X, a subsidiary of Enel Group, innovative products, and digital energy solutions provider, to make the move into e-mobility. […] Read more
6 GW Offshore Wind Capacity Added Globally in 2020, 50% Plus in China: GWEC Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The global offshore wind industry had its 2nd best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new capacity, driven by a record year in China. According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, the global offshore wind industry had its second-best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new […] Read more
