Govt Looking to Float 5 GW Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Again Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Most of the large industry players stayed away from the tender. And now, the government plans to cancel the previous bids and start fresh bidding on the project. The Government is planning to float the infamous 5 GW manufacturing-linked solar tender for a second time, after scrapping the results from the first issue. Solar Energy […] Read more
POWERED Accelerator’s Second Cohort Shortlists 9 Women-Led Startups Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Selected companies from the 2nd cohort will be supported with an equity-free seed fund of up to $10,000 after a successful first cohort in October. POWERED Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind global entrepreneurship programme, focusing on women-led businesses in the energy value chain, has shortlisted 9 women-led startups for its 2nd cohort. The 9 women-led startups shortlisted […] Read more
Solar Power to Supply Water in Hyderabad Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The board plans to set up solar power plants on the surface of reservoirs, save electricity bills that run into anything between Rs 80 crore to Rs 90 crore a month. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (HMWS&SB) is planning to supply water to its consumers using solar power. As the board looks […] Read more
SWTD Bets on the Success of Solar Boats Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Starting in April 2019, the department will launch three solar boats into its service across the backwaters of Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. The State Water Transport Department (SWTD) of Kerala is out to take maximum advantage of the sun, as it plans to introduce three solar-powered boats into its service after the success of its […] Read more
HyET Solar Seeks to Make In India 300 MW Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, HyET Solar will sign a memorandum of understanding with the state to set up a solar module manufacturing facility. Dutch foldable solar panel-maker HyET Solar BV seeks to “Make In India” and is eyeing partnerships with existing solar panel makers and a polymer-maker, commercial director of the company Pieter […] Read more
BHEL to Set Up EV Charging Points on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is pushing for greater use of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution and cut dependence on oil imports. State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it will set up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. “The establishment of EV chargers at regular intervals over the entire […] Read more
Goa’s New Solar Policy to be Notified in 15 Days Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission at the public hearing stated that the department should, in fact, encourage consumers to switch over to non-renewable energy resources. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has instructed the electricity department of Goa to help out consumers who are interested in setting up solar systems. The judgment was passed after consumers and solar […] Read more
Leh and Kargil Are Now Connected to the National Power Grid Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s northernmost areas in Jammu & Kashmir have now been connected to the national electricity network to bring ‘one-nation-one-grid’ closer to reality. Made possible by an engineering feat by state-run transmission utility PowerGrid. PowerGrid and Jammu and Kashmir power department recently switched on the Alusteng-Alunday stretch of the 350-kilometer Srinagar-Kargil-Leh transmission line. Tracing some of […] Read more
Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […] Read more
