Nuclear Power Can Catalyse Transition To Energy Systems Dominated By Renewables, Says IEA Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by IEA, nuclear power has the potential to enable countries to move towards energy systems that are dominated by renewables. The report states that countries that are accelerating their nuclear power or continuing its use stand to benefit as it nuclear power reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, reduce carbon dioxide […] Read more
EV Batteries in 5% GST Bracket to Support Faster Adoption Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The GST rates on lithium-ion battery packs have been reduced by the government from 18 percent to 5 per cent which is the lowest tax category. A statement by the Finance Ministry held, “Electric vehicles, whether or not fitted with a battery pack, are eligible for the concessional GST rate of 5 percent.” This was […] Read more
Bihar Development Floated EOI Tender for Setting Up Manufacturing Unit Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has floated a tender for the empanelment of manufacturers of Luminary, Battery, and Solar PV modules for setting up the Manufacturing Unit. BREDA invites the bids through Expression of Interest (EOI). For participating in these Bihar Development tenders, the bidders need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria specified under […] Read more
Bangalore Metro Rail Floats Tender For 20 MW Of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar System Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has invited bids for a grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic system of 20 MW. This tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and grid synchronization. The power developer will be responsible for O&M, warranty for 25 years under RESCO Model. The last date to submit the bid is […] Read more
JSW Steel Pledges Rs 10,000 cr For Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal has made a strong pitch for going green in it’s 2021-22 annual report. With an aim to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and reduce dependence on coal based power, Jindal said that the company will be investing Rs 10,000 crore to increase it’s use of renewable energy. The […] Read more
Five Asian Countries Listed In Top 10 Economies Powered By Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Of the top ten economies powered by solar power, 5 are from Asia. This is a major breakthrough given that a decade ago, only two Asian countries were on the list, while European countries dominated the solar rankings. The Asian countries on the list have witnessed a decade of steady growth, accelerating its solar capacity. […] Read more
Rajasthan And NTPC Sign MoU To Develop 10 GW Renewable Energy Park In State Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL) and Rajasthan Government signed on July 1 an MoU for a 10 GW ultra mega Renewable Energy Power Parks (UMREPP) to be developed in Rajasthan. The MoU was signed at a ceremony held on Friday in the presence of Rajasthan Energy Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati. Since it was formed on […] Read more
“Corporates Will Be key To Meeting India’s 450 GW Renewables Aspiration” Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Srinivasan Viswanathan, CEO of Vibrant Energy is looking ahead to a great run for the firm, as the market continues to open up and throw up new opportunities. Backed by Macquarie capital’s Blueleaf Energy which owns a majority stake in the firm, Vibrant is focused on the corporate market for renewables, with a stress on […] Read more
CERC Allows ACME Petition To Qualify Entry Tax As Change In Law Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission allowed on June 29 the petition moved by ACME praying for declaring the Entry Tax as Change In Law defined in the statutes. The three judges panel of I. S. Jha, Arun Goyal and P. K. Singh, also ordered the stay of collection of entry tax pursuant from the petitioner […] Read more