Cabinet Approves MoU With UK for Energy Self Sufficiency in Railways Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has given its approval to MoU signed with the DfID of UK for enabling energy self-sufficiency in Indian Railways The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Department for International Development, Government of UK for enabling energy self-sufficiency in Indian Railways. An official release […] Read more
Mandatory Default Temp Setting at 24 degree C for ACs from Jan 1, 2020 Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has mandated the 24 degree celsius default setting of Air Conditioners (ACs) temperature by manufacturers from January 01, 2020. On October 30, 2019, the Central Government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) notified the new energy performance standards for Room Air Conditioners (RACs). The power ministry said in a statement […] Read more
FAME II Scheme has Failed for Electric Two-Wheelers: SMEV Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme has not met its objective, according to SMEV. Mass segment electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme to promote electric mobility has not met its objective, according to industry body SMEV. The […] Read more
Over 1.03 Crore Smart LED Street Lights Installed so far: EESL Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Over 1.03 crore smart LED street lights have been installed to date, which led to an estimated energy savings of 6.97 billion kWh per year, EESL has said. Over 1.03 crore smart LED street lights have been installed to date, which led to an estimated energy savings of 6.97 billion kWh per year, Energy Efficiency […] Read more
Action will be taken if Obstacle Lights of Wind Turbines at IAF Stations Not Working: MNRE Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Now, all the OEMs/ wind farm developers/ wind farm operators has been directed to submit their report regarding the operation of said lights on their wind turbines to the Ministry at the earliest, latest by January 17, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Friday said that it will take action if […] Read more
Installed Renewable Energy Capacity in India now at 84.39 GW: MNRE Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The installed renewable energy capacity in India had crossed 84 GW mark by the end of November 2019, as per fresh data released by MNRE. The installed and operational renewable energy (RE) capacity in India had crossed 84 gigawatts (GW) mark by the end of November 2019, fresh data released by the Ministry of New […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After clarification sought by the implementing agencies on certain issues, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. As per the MNRE notification, the distribution companies (Discoms) can, if they desire so, pass on the Procurement Based […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 1.8 Lakh Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered for the commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pump systems across India under the PM KUSUM) scheme The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, invited bids from eligible vendors for the supply and commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pumps across India under the Pradhan […] Read more
Blink Charging and Chakratec to Receive Grant from BIRD Energy Program Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Blink Charging has announced the approval of BIRD Energy Program’s match-funding for the Blink and Chakratec project for DC fast-charging solutions Blink Charging has announced the approval of the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy Program’s match-funding for the Blink and Chakratec project for affordable, everyday DC fast-charging solutions, “Boosting EV Charging through […] Read more
