Committed to Advanced Technology and Replace Coal-Fired Plants: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is working towards advancing the technology that is adopted Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has affirmed that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is constantly working […] Read more
India Pledges to Tighten up Solar Equipment Imports Soon : RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy India will soon tighten provisions for imports of solar equipment in order to encourage more domestic manufacturing, RK Singh has said. India will soon tighten provisions for imports of solar equipment in order to encourage more domestic manufacturing even as power demand post the covid outbreak has rebounded, RK Singh, Minister for New and Renewable […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
RFP for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ Gets new Deadline Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy ISA has issued a corrigendum extending the deadline for its RfP for developing the implementation plan and framework for the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ initiative The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has issued a corrigendum extending the deadline for its Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a Long Term Vision, Implementation Plan, Road Map, […] Read more
Share of Renewable Energy in India’s Energy mix now at 26%: CEA Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The share of renewable energy in India’s energy mix has increased from 23% to 26% in the April-August period this fiscal, CEA has confirmed. The share of renewable energy in India’s energy mix has increased from 23 percent to 26 percent in the April-August period this fiscal, a senior official at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
B’Luru Based GPS Renewables Secures $3 Mn in Funding From Triodos and Caspian Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy GPS Renewables, a Bangalore-based cleantech startup has announced that it has raised USD 3 million in Series A funding led by Triodos and Caspian. GPS Renewables, a Bangalore-based cleantech startup has announced that it has raised USD 3 million in a Series A funding led by the Netherlands based Hivos-Triodos Fund, one of the impact […] Read more
MNRE Shares Solar Tender Issued in Bhutan for Participation by SPDs Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has asked SPDA and NSEFI to circulate a solar tender issued in Bhutan amongst solar power developers in India for possible participation in the bid. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has written to industry bodies the Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to […] Read more
AREAS Invites Proposals for Decentralised RE Solutions for Rural Applications Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy AREAS has proposed to promote innovative decentralised renewable energy (RE) solutions for rural livelihood applications through financial assistance. The Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS) has proposed to promote innovative decentralised renewable energy (RE) solutions for rural livelihood applications through financial assistance. In line with this, the agency has invited proposals from innovators, […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amendments for its Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guideline for the operation of its Dispute Resolution Mechanism to consider the unforeseen disputes between solar and wind power developers and SECl/ NTPC/ NHPC, beyond their contractual agreements. A few key amendments made by the ministry: 1. The DRC will consider all […] Read more