Increased EV Penetration to Boost Jobs and Lower Crude Imports in India: CEEW Updated On Tue, Nov 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Increased EV penetration in India could help it save on crude oil imports worth over Rs 1 lakh crore annually and create 120,000 new jobs by 2030 A new study has found that India could save on crude oil imports worth over Rs 1 lakh crore (USD 14 billion) annually if electric vehicles (EVs) were […] Read more
As India Presses for Domestic Manufacturing, Bifacial Modules Should Get Their Due Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At last count, over 12 GW of manufacturing announcements or at least an intent to manufacture solar cells and modules had been announced in India. The names include firms with an established record for execution, as well as firms that are building one now. From the Adani Group, to Azure Power, Renew Power, to Tata […] Read more
3 Firms Pitch for Equalisation Levy on Solar Equipment Supplies From SEZs Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from SEZs for domestic use A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from special economic zones (SEZs) for domestic use, so as to bring them at […] Read more
With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
Azure Power Secures Letter of Award for 2 GW Greenshoe Option From SECI Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has received the LOA for a 2 GW ISTS solar project with SECI pursuant to the exercise of a greenshoe option as part of an earlier 2 GW win. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, has announced that it has received the letter of award (LOA) for a 2 GW […] Read more
AP Govt Seeking Private Investments for Large Scale RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector, as the state is looking to exploit its immense potential to produce solar and wind power. As reported […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 9.347 Mn Solar Home Lighting Systems for ISA Member Countries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL on behalf of ISA has invited bids for the supply of 9,347,000 Solar Home Lighting Systems for installation in the member countries of ISA. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited bids from eligible bidders for […] Read more
SECI to Conduct Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has stated that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted online. [Updated on July 15, 2020] The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued in a notice that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up […] Read more
Ather Energy Completes 2 Years, to Roll out Exchange Program Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ather Energy recently completed two years of operations and is planning to come up with an exchange program to attract scooter owners to upgrade to an EV. The electric vehicle startup Ather Energy on June 5, 2020, completed two years of operations since the launch of its flagship electric scooter, the Ather 450 in Bengaluru. The company, in a press […] Read more
