The BCD Calculus: Will It Deliver The Right Outcomes? Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As expected, once it did arrive, India’s Basic Customs Duty (BCD) plan for solar cells and equipment has managed to create just the sort of furore that the government claims it seeks to avoid. After all, for once, this was a decision that was long in coming, with intent having been announced last year itself, […] Read more
Chinese NEV, HEV Sales to Rise Over 15-fold by 2035: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sales of China’s new energy vehicles (NEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) combined are expected to rise 15-fold or more by 2035 with their share in total new car sales exceeding 80%, says Wood Mackenzie. In the latest Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicle Technology Roadmap 2.0, China aims to phase out conventional internal combustion engine […] Read more
RERC Yields to Objections, Extends Net-Metering Benefits Till June 30 Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy RERC has now announced that all rooftop solar Net-Metering agreements upto June 30, 2021, will be honoured for their contract durations. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced that after receiving comments and objections from stakeholders on its draft Regulations for Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems, 2020, it will now work again on […] Read more
India Should Double Down on Renewable to Achieve Energy Targets 2030: Study Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy India should double down on renewables to achieve its aggressive renewable energy targets in India’s electricity grid in 2030, according to a recent study by the researchers at UC Santa Barbara. The study analyzes electricity and carbon reduction costs linked with India’s energy targets in the electricity grid in 2030 and discovers that the majority […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 25 MW BCCL Solar Plant in West Bengal Again Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has again extended the bid deadline for its tender for setting up a 25 MW solar plant at the Bhojudh Coal Washery of BCCL in West Bengal The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plant […] Read more
Loans Worth Rs 1.35 Lakh Cr Sanctioned, Rs 46,321 Cr Released to Discoms: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that so far, loans worth Rs 1.35 lakh cr have been sanctioned and Rs 46,321 cr has been released to Discoms Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that so far, loans of Rs 1.35,497 crore (Rs 1.35 lakh crore) have been sanctioned and that […] Read more
BCD Will Raise Solar Purchase Cost by Rs 900 Cr pa for Off-takers: Ind-Ra Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The imposition of BCD will lead to an increase in solar tariffs which will increase power purchase costs for solar off-takers by Rs 900 crore annually India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has come out and said that the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) on solar cells and modules with effect from 1 April 2022 […] Read more
Net-Zero Emissions in India Possible by 2050, but Challenging: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has assessed India’s technology & policy options if it were to accelerate its transition to a net-zero emissions system by 2050 To reach a net-zero emissions energy system by 2050, India needs a suitable policy and innovation-driven context to deploy clean energy technologies on a massive scale. It requires more and faster […] Read more
Jaguar Launches its All-Electric SUV ‘I-PACE’ in India, Starting at Rs 1.05 Cr Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Jaguar Land Rover India has announced the launch of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE in India with a starting price of Rs 1.059 crore. Jaguar Land Rover India has announced the launch of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE in India with a starting price of Rs 1.059 crore (ex-showroom India). The Jaguar I-PACE is powered by a […] Read more
