PFC Closes Rs 5000 Crore Bonds Issue 11 Days Ahead of Schedule Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The first Rs 5000 crore NCDs issue of PFC was subscribed close to nine times and closed for subscription 11 days ahead of the schedule The Power Finance Corporation’s (PFC) first Rs 5000 crore taxable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issue was subscribed close to nine times on January 18, 2021, and closed for subscription 11 days […] Read more
EPTA Seeking Resolution of RoW for RE Evacuation Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The EPTA wants timely government intervention for securing RoW resolution so that transmission projects for the evacuation of RE power in Gujarat can resume development at the earliest The Government of India has set a target for establishing 175 GW renewable capacity in the country by 2022 which includes 100 GW of solar and 60 […] Read more
Power Ministry Reconsidering 10 kW Net Metering cap for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power will reexamine capping net metering at 10 kW for rooftop solar installations under the new consumer rules Clarification on Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 pic.twitter.com/FaRdTLJIA5 — Ministry of Power (@MinOfPower) January 16, 2021 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a clarification for its Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020, […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
MNRE Releases Advisory, Clarifying Rooftop Solar Scheme to Vendors Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released an advisory to clarify the Rooftop Solar Scheme regarding which many vendors are in confusion. MNRE is implementing the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) to generate solar power by installing rooftop solar panels on the houses. Under which the ministry is providing 40 percent subsidy for […] Read more
Trina Solar 1st PV Manufacturer to Obtain a Dual Environmental Protection Certification Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has recently obtained dual “Environmental Product Declaration” (EPD) certifications from UL, the global independent safety science certification institute, and EPDItaly, which is the first UL and EPDItaly mutually recognized EPD in the photovoltaic industry, proving the Company’s environmental performance and sustainability. The recognition […] Read more
Ameren Missouri Acquires 300 MW Wind Project in Northwest Missouri Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Today, Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, closed on the acquisition of the company’s second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest Missouri. Clean, renewable energy from the facility is already reaching customers, even as construction continues on some of the project turbines. Approximately 100 MW are now in-service, with an […] Read more
EESL Tenders for Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under Component B of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the installation off-grid solar water pumps in selected states of India under component B of the PM KUSUM scheme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs of the Ministry of Power, has issued a tender for the supply and commissioning of off-grid solar PV water pumping systems […] Read more
Pepsico Sets new Goal to cut Carbon Emissions by More Than 40% by 2030 Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pepsico has set an ambitious new goal to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 – more than doubling its previous climate objective. Climate action can’t wait. Today we’re more than doubling our climate goal and pledging net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement target. Learn more here: https://t.co/JDxtyOzVFn #ClimateAmbition […] Read more
