China’s Target of 20% Renewables by 2030, Considerably Harder Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tripling the share of non-fossil fuels will require a major overhaul of China’s recalcitrant power sector and the full deployment of a fledgling emissions trading system, they said in the journal Nature Communications. China can easily meet its Paris climate pledge to peak its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but sourcing 20 percent of its energy […] Read more
AfDB Approves $20 Mn Facility For Green Mini-Grid Program in Congo Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank (Afdb) Board has approved the allocation of $20 million in loans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to support renewable-based, mini-grid solutions to the off-grid cities of Isiro, Bumba and Genema. The DR Congo Green Mini-Grid Program will serve as the pilot to an innovative private-led electrification approach to deploy renewable-based […] Read more
MNRE Guidelines For Enlistment Under Approved Models and Manufacture of Solar PV Modules Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order (ALMN) for 2019. The order provides for LIST-I, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and LIST-Il, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells. And, the guidelines will be issued […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL Working Towards Removing Various Hurdles to Facilitate E-Mobility Growth EESL has been working towards removing various hurdles to facilitate the growth of electric mobility in the country. With our approach of demand aggregation and bulk procurement, we have been able to contribute to addressing significant challenges like low demand, the high upfront cost of […] Read more
Maharashtra Passes Order For Power Generated by Solar Pumps to Account Towards RPO Fulfilment Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL had filed the petition with the commission for the consideration of deemed generation on account of the installation of Off-Grid solar pump towards its RPO fulfillment. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in a recent order has confirmed that the power generated by off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) water pumps in the state installed under various […] Read more
Tender For 2 Solar Plants Worth 65 kW Capacity Issued in Kerala Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 13, 2019. The Malabar Regional Co-operative Producers’ Union Ltd. has issued a tender for the deployment of two grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants of 30 kW and 35 kW capacity at BMC societies under the NPPD3 scheme. The scope of work for selected bidders/suppliers will include […] Read more
Himachal Issues Draft Order on Rooftop Solar Based on Net Metering Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy HPERC has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019,” with regulations for installation of […] Read more
National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage Gets Cabinet Approval Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Mission will define the roadmap for transformative mobility in “New India” by introducing a sustainable mobility ecosystem and fostering Make-in-India to boost domestic manufacturing and employment generation in the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
