No Road Tax, Zero Registration Fee for EVs in Telangana From Feb 3 Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Telangana Government has released an order on Tuesday, declaring there will be no registration fees along with no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state, effective Wednesday, February 3. The order says that 100 percent road tax and registration fee exemption would be given for the first two lakh electric two-wheelers, first […] Read more
Energy Transformation in Southern Africa Boosted by IRENA & SACREEE Agreement Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The two organisations will work on building regional capacity and attracting sustainable energy investments The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in […] Read more
Wells Fargo & Ameresco to Install Solar Assets at Nearly 100 Wells Fargo Properties Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy New rooftop, carport and ground mount systems installed at Wells Fargo retail and corporate locations across the U.S. will generate about 45,000 megawatt hours annually Ameresco and Wells Fargo today announced a collaboration to develop and install approximately 30 megawatts (MW) of new, onsite solar generation assets at corporate and retail locations in seven states. […] Read more
Solar Industry Hoping for More Elaborate Support From Union Budget Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The new Union Budget for 2021 has attracted positive responses from industries and the stock markets alike, appreciating the government’s attempt to revive the economy. Evident from our first story the power industry had also welcomed the broad direction, however, there also were some requests for specifics. In a similar tone, three solar industry majors […] Read more
EESL Ties up with Bihar Utilities to Install 2.34 Mn Smart Prepaid Meters in the State Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has signed agreements with two Bihar utilities for the installation of 2.34 million smart prepaid meters in the state, under its Smart Meter National Programme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, has signed agreements with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) and North Bihar Power Distribution […] Read more
Budget 2021. Why 24X7 Power For All, Tackling Discom Losses Is key Updated On Mon, Feb 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Hopes are once again high that the government will take a broom to clean up discom losses in some way, one of the most intractable issues for the power sector for decades now. As always, the present time remains the best time to do something about it. On January 29 morning, power minister R.K. Singh […] Read more
EDF-R Announces Commercial Operations at Desert Harvest 1 & 2 Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Jan 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America today announced the completion and commercial operation of the Desert Harvest 1 (114 MWdc) and Desert Harvest 2 (100 MWdc) Solar Projects. Desert Harvest 1 provides electricity to MCE under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), while Desert Harvest 2 supplies energy and renewable attributes to Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) under a 25-year Renewable […] Read more
Nexamp Community Solar Adds Another Multi-Project Commercial Subscriber Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rochester Regional Health has taken a significant step toward achieving its goal of sourcing all of its electricity through renewable sources by 2025. The organization is combining community solar from Nexamp with its own on-site solar, energy efficiency measures and other initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The health system is expected to save more […] Read more
Corporate Renewable PPAs in India may Increase in 2021: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. A new report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. The report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), shows […] Read more