No Concessional Custom Duty on Imported Items for Initial Setting up of Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE will be discontinuing the benefit of Concessional Custom Duty for items imported for the initial setting up of solar projects The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that it will be discontinuing the benefit of Concessional Custom Duty in respect of items imported for the initial setting up of solar power […] Read more
ITI Tenders for 1200 kW Solar Plant With Net-Metering in Bangalore Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy ITI has tendered for a 1200 kW grid-tied solar PV power plant under rooftop/ ground-mounted net-metering at its Bangalore Plant ITI Limited has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1200 kW grid-tied solar PV power plant under rooftop/ ground-mounted net-metering at its Bangalore Plant in the state of Karnataka. The scope of work […] Read more
Programme Officer (Solar Energy) Updated On Sat, Feb 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Duties and Responsibilities: The Renewable Energy (solar) Programme Officer will support the ISA through the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on renewable energy(solar) needs and opportunities specifically in relation to solar energy. The Programme Officer will report either to the Director, Programme or the Director of Technology and Innovation and be responsible for the […] Read more
Delhi Government to Transit Entire Vehicle Fleet to EVs in 6 Months Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Department of the Delhi Government has yesterday announced that the entire hired vehicle fleet of the government to be switched to Electric Vehicles (EVs) under a deadline of 6 months. The Policy Division of Finance Department has released an Office Memorandum, which reads “The Transport Department of Delhi has decided that all departments, […] Read more
SMT Energy Partners with Goldman Sachs, Sells 55 MW Community Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy SMT Energy LLC (SMT) and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP) have announced a strategic partnership to develop renewable energy assets in the United States. Initially, GSRP is acquiring 55 megawatts (MW) of community solar facilities located in upstate New York from SMT. John Switzer, co-founder of SMT, stated, “I am extremely proud of our team for developing […] Read more
Wells Fargo Surpasses $10 Billion in Renewable Energy Tax-Equity Investments Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance group funded 500-plus projects in 32 states Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance (REEF) today announced it recently surpassed $10 billion in tax-equity investments in the wind, solar, and fuel cell industries. Wells Fargo has invested in more than 500 projects, helping to finance 12% of all wind and […] Read more
Coal Plant Closures Imminent as Renewable Energy Surges in Australia: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Several coal power plants in the National Electricity Market likely to be financially unviable by 2025 (IEEFA Australia): Several of the 16 coal power plants in the National Electricity Market (NEM) will be financially unviable and at least one is likely to face closure several years sooner than planned due to coal plants’ poor flexibility […] Read more
BMW Must Prioritise Full-Electric Vehicles to Meet its 2030 Target: Analysis Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy BMW Group is targeting 7 million BEV and PHEV by 2030, however, WoodMac projects the company will only meet 61% of that stock target by 2030. BMW Group – which is comprised of BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and Zinoro – is targeting 7 million in battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) stock […] Read more
XL Fleet Partners With UBS Arena & New York Islanders for 1000 EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based vehicle electrification solutions provider, XL Fleet has announced its partnership with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders to explore the deployment and operation of 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the new UBS Arena. USB Arena is New York’s next premier entertainment and sports venue and future home of a professional ice […] Read more