With New Target Of 30.8 GW by 2022, Changes In KUSUM Scheme Follow Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of a sanction from the President of India on expanding the scope of the PM KUSUM Scheme, the MNRE has come up with a fresh set of changes to the scheme, that will seek to enhance its reach and appeal to users. The changes, in quick succession, make it clear that […] Read more
NTPC and AAI Sign MoU to Promote Solar Plants and EVs at Airports Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy AAI has signed an MoU with NVVN, an NTPC subsidiary, to promote the usage of EVs and set up solar power plants at airports across India. #AAI today signed an MoU with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. (NVVN) for setting up solar power plants & adoption of e-vehicles at AAI airports. The MoU was signed […] Read more
RECs Trading to Resume on Nov 25, After 4 Month Break Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy APTEL has concluded all its hearings on the REC pricing issue, and the trading of RECs is likely to resume after a gap of four months on November 25. Now that the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has concluded all its hearings on the REC pricing issue, and is probably on the verge of issuing […] Read more
Exemption for BIS Registration for Smaller PV Module Manufacturers Extended Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers till they have valid IEC certificates for their products The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued in a gazette notification that it has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers (annual production capacity […] Read more
Iberdrola and Volvo Car España agree to promote electric mobility in Spain together Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola and Volvo Car España have signed a framework cooperation agreement to promote sustainable mobility, under which the energy group will supply charging solutions for the car manufacturer’s Recharge vehicle range in Spain. The solution that Iberdrola and its portfolio company Wallbox will supply to Volvo is designed to make charging its customers’ vehicles easier […] Read more
3 GW of Rooftop Solar in 2020, And a Grid Headache for Australia Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Australia, after a reluctant embrace of renewable energy initially, has practically broken down the door for renewable energy now. The world’s largest coal exporter is racing to build solar, sometimes faster than the grids can keep up. The Clean Energy Regulator, the government entity tasked with tracking and administering renewable incentives, among other things, has […] Read more
Empanelment of Vendors for Implementation of Ph-II Rooftop Solar Scheme in Odisha Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy OREDA has issued an RFP for the empanelment of vendors for implementation of Phase – II of the center’s Rooftop Solar Program in Odisha. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a new Request for Proposal (RFP), inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of vendors for implementation of Phase – II […] Read more
PFC, REC may Restrict Funding for Projects Using Chinese Equipment Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government’s economic response against China may see public-sector financiers like PFC, REC restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the country The government’s economic response against China may see public sector financiers restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the neighbouring country. The practice would first be adopted in the power sector, […] Read more
Govt Proposes Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers to Restrict Imports in Power Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is proposing tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the power sector, to reduce large scale presence of overseas equipment The government is proposing various tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the sensitive and strategically important power sector where there is a large scale presence of overseas equipment, particularly from […] Read more