Promote RE to Ensure Energy Security & Protect Climate : Naidu Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the promotion of new and renewable energy in a big way. He said moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also protect the climate, reduce pollution. ‘Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve a dual purpose – firstly, it would contribute […] Read more
BESCOM To Make 112 Solar EV Charging Stations Operational by August End Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy To ensure that Electric vehicles continue to be driven by clean energy, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) is in the final process to set up over 100 solar EV charging stations. As many as 112 EV charging stations are expected to be ready for use by August-end in the capital city. The charging stations have […] Read more
More than 300 GW of New Wind Capacity to be Added in Next 5 Years : GWEC Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC forecasts over 300 GW of wind capacity to be added in the next 5 years, with growth to come from emerging markets and offshore wind. According to a new report, 2018 was a positive year for the wind industry, with 51.3 GW of new installations. With market-based mechanisms, such as auctions, tenders and Green […] Read more
IREDA Issues RfP For Empanelment of Resource Assessment Agencies For Solar & Wind Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of proposals is April 29, 2019. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) inviting proposals fro the empanelment of resource assessment agencies for solar and wind energy. The empanelment for resource assessment agencies is being done for Wind and Solar technologies, separately. The […] Read more
Duke Energy Proposes $76 Mn Electric Mobility Program in North Carolina Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The proposal will help fund the adoption of electric school buses, electric public transportation, and will lead to almost 2,500 new charging stations in the state. As part of its commitment to building a cleaner and smarter North Carolina, Duke Energy is proposing the largest investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure ever in the Southeast – […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Issues New Guidelines For Net Metering of Rooftop Solar Consumers Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest order has issued new guidelines for net metering of rooftop solar plants in the state as a part of its state solar policy. The state passed its solar policy the ‘Tamil Nadu Solar Policy 2019’ earlier in February this year. The Policy was launched with […] Read more
Italy’s Eni Accelerates Shift to Decarbonisation with New Solar Plants in Tunisia and Pakistan Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Eni S.p.A. an Italian oil and gas major has commenced work on the construction of two new solar photovoltaic projects in Pakistan and Tunisia. The Pakistan plant will be built in close proximity to the Bhit gas field at which Eni is the operator with a 40% stake, through its subsidiary Eni New Energy Pakistan. […] Read more
TIFR Issues Tender For 18 kW Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 20, 2019. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has issued a tender for the implementation of 18 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the TIFR campus in Colaba, Mumbai. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will cover design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing& commissioning […] Read more
In Renewables, it’s No Less Than a ‘Revolution’ Underway in India. WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the World Sustainable Development Summit, India’s renewable push came up for appraisal, with everyone agreeing that it was no less than a revolution when seen from most metrics. At a panel chaired by Ajay Shankar of TERI, Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE, Vineet Mittal of the Avaada Energy Group representing the private sector, David Nelson […] Read more
