AP Govt Seeking Private Investments for Large Scale RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector, as the state is looking to exploit its immense potential to produce solar and wind power. As reported […] Read more
RK Singh Launches First-of-its-Kind EV Charging Plaza in Delhi Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy With a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility, RK Singh has inaugurated India’s first public EV charging plaza in New Delhi. With a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility, Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh on July 20, 2020, inaugurated India’s first public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 9.347 Mn Solar Home Lighting Systems for ISA Member Countries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL on behalf of ISA has invited bids for the supply of 9,347,000 Solar Home Lighting Systems for installation in the member countries of ISA. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited bids from eligible bidders for […] Read more
EESL Signs Pact With NOIDA to Install EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an agreement with the NOIDA authority to promote electric vehicles and install public EV charging stations and related infrastructure. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has signed an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to promote electric vehicles (EV) […] Read more
The Missing Element in the Proposed Electricity Act Reforms Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. But it still has one of the lowest per capita power consumption (1,181 kWh) as compared to the world’s average per capita power consumption, which stands high at nearly 2,700 kWh. Because of this, our nation faces the challenge of ensuring sound financial health […] Read more
NTPC PAT Drops 70% to Rs 1,524 Cr in Q4 on Higher Tax Provisioning Updated On Sat, Jun 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-run power giant NTPC has reported a drop of more than 70 per cent in its consolidated net profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 1,523.77 crore during the January-March quarter mainly on account of higher tax provision under the ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ scheme. The consolidated PAT of the company stood at Rs 5,161.39 crore during the corresponding […] Read more
How India has Become the World’s Largest Clean Energy Auction Market: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy BNEF has released a new white paper detailing how India has become the world’s largest and most competitive clean energy auction market Bloomberg Philanthropies and BloombergNEF (BNEF) released “India’s Clean Power Revolution,” a new white paper detailing how India has become the world’s largest and most competitive clean energy auction market – and a model […] Read more
NTPC Secures another PMC Contract to Develop 500 MW Solar Park in Mali Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding more heft to its renewable ambitions to transition from a coal burning major, the country’s largest power generation utility NTPC has secured another Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the development of 500 MW solar park in the Republic of Mali under the ISA initiative. This is the second project where a central PSU […] Read more
CERC’s Order Lowering REC Forbearance, Floor Price Removal Positive for Obligated Entities Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the significant reduction in wind and solar power tariffs during the last three years, the power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently reduced the forbearance prices and also removed the floor price for the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This move is expected to negatively impact the REC projects, even as it […] Read more