India’s Reservoirs Can Generate 280 GW Power via Floating Solar: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) plants, according to a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an energy and environment think tank. TERI’s new report titled ‘Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar […] Read more
Gadkari Inaugurates First Inter-City Electric Bus Service in Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Feb 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday inaugurated the first inter-city electric bus service, between Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra. Live from the Inauguration of Pune – Mumbai – Pune Electric Bus https://t.co/QxDDNUrbmP — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 14, 2020 Union Minister for Transport, Highways, and MSMEs, Nitin Gadkari on Friday inaugurated the first inter-city […] Read more
GOGLA Report on Repowering Opportunity in South Asia Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy As the world is running out of time to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), off-grid solar is emerging as a powerful tool for change. Through technology and business innovation, THE industry is working hard to develop products and services that bring light and energy services to energy-poor households. Every day we see the positive […] Read more
Gadkari Urges Players for Electric Lane of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari has urged industry players to join hands with the government for the proposed electric lane on Rs 1.03 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has urged industry players to join hands with the government for the proposed electric lane on Rs 1.03 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway while promising to provide policy support to […] Read more
Tata Motors Wins EESL Tender; To Deploy Tigor EVs for UGVCL in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Motors, a USD 44 billion company, on Thursday said that it has won a tender from state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) to supply its Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) to state power distribution company Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL). As per the deal, the leading auto manufacturer will deploy Tigor EVs in Gandhinagar […] Read more
Canadian Solar Gets $55 Mn Financing for its Lavras Solar Project in Brazil Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has secured 225.2 million Brazilian reais (USD 55 million) project financing from BNB for its Lavras solar power projects in Brazil Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured 225.2 million Brazilian reais (USD 55 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB) for its Lavras solar power projects in […] Read more
West Bengal to set up Solar Projects on Depot Roofs to Charge EVs Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Transport Corporation is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs) The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs). The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) has conducted a study and found significant savings in annual electricity bills. In a […] Read more
Why India’s Thermal Woes Cast A Shadow Over Renewable Plans Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy It’s all about the money. The money needed to clean up discoms, and soon, the money needed to clean up the mess in India’s thermal energy sector. By now, it is well known that one of the biggest impediments to India’s ambitious renewable energy goals is the state of its state distribution firms. Or discoms, […] Read more
EBRD Grants $37 Mn Loan for Expansion of Wind Project in Turkey Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD has approved a loan worth USD 37 million for financing the expansion of the Kiyikoy wind project in the northwest of Turkey. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan worth USD 37 million giving a boost to renewable energy production in Turkey by financing the expansion of the Kiyikoy […] Read more