As India’s States Pivot to Electric Buses, Challenges Surface Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy In just the past two months, announcements have been made for over 2000 electric buses from states across India, be it Delhi, Kashmir, Maharashtra or Punjab. It is important that local state transport authorities realise that an electric bus purchase is much more than just buying a bus that runs on electricity. Earlier this week, […] Read more
Win at WTO against US solar Tariffs Unlikely to Help India Much Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s complaint against the US, and specifically against 8 US states that added tariffs on renewable sector imports from the country has found support at the WTO, with the global trade body’s dispute panel supporting the Indian stand. Made public yesterday, the ruling, even as it pronounced the US ‘guilty’ of unfair trade practices in […] Read more
As DRC Takes Charge at MNRE, A Busy Period Beckons Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has finally set up the dispute resolution committee it promised earlier this month. Announced by the Power Minister Shri. R.K. Singh, the commitee is tasked with the job of settling disputes that arise between government agencies and private sector players . This committee is comprised of three former civil […] Read more
EBRD Grants €18 Mn Loan For Kosovo’s First Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy EBRD is supporting the wind farm at Kitka in the east of Kosovo with an €18 million loan. Kosovo, which relies for its energy on coal, will benefit from a cleaner, more reliable energy from the first large-scale wind farm in the country. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the wind […] Read more
SECI Signs PSAs Worth 600 MW with two State Discoms Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has signed PSA with two state discoms for supplying nearly 600 MW of power from renewable projects. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has signed Power Supply Agreements (PSA) with two state discoms for supplying nearly 600 MW of power from renewable projects. The first agreement has been signed […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind Sector has Potential to Grow to 200 GW by 2030 Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that the global offshore wind sector could expand to over 200 GW by 2030 if it lives up to its potential. A new report ‘Global Offshore Wind Report’, by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has predicted that the global offshore wind sector could expand to over 200 GW by 2030 […] Read more
SECI Confirms Annulment of 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the annulment of its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW manufacturing linked solar tender The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the annulment of its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW ISTS-connected solar PV […] Read more
A 100% Renewable US Power Grid Could Cost $4.5 Trillion Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, the transition to a 100% renewable US power grid will need an investment of up to US$4.5 trillion over the next 10 to 20 years. A new analysis has revealed that the transition to a 100 percent renewable US power grid will need an investment of up to US$ 4.5 […] Read more
Chandigarh Extends Deadline for Installation of Solar Plants by 3 Months Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months. This is now the third time that the UT […] Read more
