MNRE Shares Concept Note on Plan for one Solar City in Each State/ UT Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has shared a concept note per which each State should have at least one solar city where all houses have rooftop solar energy plants and all electricity needs of the city are fully met from solar energy or other renewable energy sources. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared a concept […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more
Vietnam’s Position as Leading Wind Market in Southeast Asia is Under Threat: GWEC Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) appreciates the recent decision by the Vietnamese government to approve an extension of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme for wind power in the country. However, the proposed reduction to the FIT risks damaging the growth of Vietnam’s promising wind power sector by slowing down investment, the creation of new […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for its Tender for 7.5 GW Solar Projects in Leh & Kargil Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh & Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for setting up of […] Read more
IAF’s Leh Station Gets Largest Solar Plant In Ladakh Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The 1.5 MW solar plant has been completed well before its scheduled deadline of March 2021. Ladakh, the youngest Union Territory in the country, where plans are afoot to make some of the largest solar parks eventually, continues to take small steps towards decarbonising its energy needs. A small start has been made with the […] Read more
PM Modi Strikes Optimistic Note On Future of Renewables In India At 3rd RE-invest Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-Invest 2020) through video conferencing. The event is being held virtually this year. The theme for RE-Invest 2020 is ‘Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition’, and it is organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. During the inaugural session […] Read more
BattRE, RevOS Team Up To Build Low Cost EV Charging Network Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Momentum for building a viable charging network for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is getting stronger by the day. Even though the big announcements like a station at every one of India’s 69,000 fuel outlets are being made by the government, when it comes to action on the ground, nimble startups are leading the way. The latest […] Read more
MG ZS EV Participates in First-Ever EV Trial-Run Between Delhi and Agra Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy MG Motor India has participated in the first-ever EV trial run, the #NHforEV2020 Tech Trial Run, between Delhi and Agra with ZS EV. MG Motor India has participated in the first-ever EV trial run between Delhi and Agra with ZS EV. Launched as part of the Government of India’s mission to put more EVs on […] Read more
At Re-Invest Curtain Raiser, Minister Informs Of 35 GW Bids For Solar Under Incentive scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power, MNRE and Skill Development Minister R.K. Singh Shared yesterday that the government had received bids for close to 35 GW of total capacity, when it comes to solar equipment. According to a statement given by Union power and renewable Minister RK Singh on Thursday, the government has received expressions of interest to set up […] Read more
