India, Denmark agreement on Wind Cooperation Approved Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and Denmark’s agreement on Wind Energy, signed in March, was formally approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a union cabinet meeting where it gave approval for a cooperation agreement between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Denmark’s Ministry for Energy, Utilities […] Read more
TERI Prepares Roadmap to Foster Resource Efficiency Policy for India Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Improving use of resources, through adoption of a Resource Efficiency strategy, will be key to India’s sustained high growth and enhanced wellbeing. Leading think tank in energy and environment, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has submitted a detailed reference report on ‘National Resource Efficiency Policy for India’ to the Ministry of Environment, & Forests […] Read more
MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
Interview with Shalini Singh, Chief – Corporate Communications & Sustainability | Tata Power Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nurturing Quality is Tad Stronger in Women than Men There is an intrinsic advantage in being a woman-leader in the sustainability & CSR space. Without generalising to a point of fault, I think it would be fair to say that the nurturing quality is a tad stronger in women than men, purely from a standpoint […] Read more
NOAA Fisheries & BOEM Sign MOU on Offshore Wind Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 10-year MOU outlines several areas of mutual interest including responsible planning and siting of turbine arrays, development of sites of offshore wind power and to work with local and regional fishing interests. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) signed a 10-year Memorandum of […] Read more
Driving Greater Efficiency Through Technological Innovation Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Technological excellence can change the world as history testifies from the steam engine and the telephone, to the airplane and the internet, many successful inventions have relied on smarter use of technology to transform how we live, work, travel and communicate. It’s marvellous how these inventions have become so integral to our lives – and […] Read more
Step Up Research on Minerals and Energy From Oceans to Boost Economy : Naidu Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vice President Venkaiah Naidu recently said that a focused approach in areas such as minerals and energy from oceans can help India become the third largest economy in the next 10-15 years. Addressing scientists at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) near here, he said that at the same time, further degradation of marine ecosystems should […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL Working Towards Removing Various Hurdles to Facilitate E-Mobility Growth EESL has been working towards removing various hurdles to facilitate the growth of electric mobility in the country. With our approach of demand aggregation and bulk procurement, we have been able to contribute to addressing significant challenges like low demand, the high upfront cost of […] Read more
Hyundai and Kia to Invest $300 Mn in Ola with Key Focus on Electric Mobility Solutions Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The companies will collaborate on building a unique fleet and to develop EVs and charging infrastructure customised for the Indian market. Hyundai Motor Group and Ola have announced a strategic partnership under which Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors Corporation will make their biggest combined investment to date, as part the Group’s continued efforts to become […] Read more