POWERED Accelerator Selects 1st Cohort of Women Entrepreneurs for Enhancing Access to Energy in India Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy More than 130 women entrepreneurs applied to the Powered Accelerator program from varied backgrounds, all having created innovative solutions in the energy sector. Ten women entrepreneurs have been selected as the first cohort into the POWERED Accelerator program and will now receive financial and business support to develop their businesses and deliver solutions in access […] Read more
BEE and AEEE Release ‘Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The energy efficiency preparedness index aims at assessing state policies and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy […] Read more
Chinese Solar Panels Dumping Causes Loss of 2 Lakh Jobs: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The loss of jobs came on the heels of disproportion in the trade patterns between India and China and a faulty implementation of interest safeguarding policies. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce estimated loss of 2 lakh jobs in the country due to dumping of Chinese solar panels. The loss of jobs came on the […] Read more
EESL Inks Pact with Department of Posts to Distribute Energy Efficient Appliances Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The pact was signed in Chandigarh GPO with an aim to distribute UJALA appliances from all the 770 post offices in a phased manner. Initially, these appliances will be available in 150 post offices in the circle and will gradually extend to all post offices in Punjab and UT. The Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), a […] Read more
PV + Energy Storage will be Cheapest Energy Soln in 10 Years: Li Zhenguo Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Once the economic efficiency of the PV and energy storage is realized, traditional fossil fuels will be quickly replaced, Li said. China-based LONGi Group President Li Zhenguo said that within ten years, photovoltaic plus energy storage will become the cheapest energy solution. He was speaking at the 9th China-Germany Economic and Technical Cooperation Forum in […] Read more
A target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022 has been set Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 in the country The Government is promoting development of solar energy in the country by providing various fiscal and promotional incentives The Government has set a target of installing 40 GW of grid connected rooftop solar capacity in the country including Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) by […] Read more
Jnana Bharathi Campus of Bangalore University to go Solar from November Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy University officials said it will be completely free of cost for the varsity as the cost for installation, operation and maintenance will be borne by the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. Taking a major leap from the conventional source of energy to clean energy, the Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University will completely work […] Read more
TN to Invest 5,000 Crore in Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Jun 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy A dedicated central public sector undertaking for solar power, SECI, is working elsewhere on the theme of floating solar projects as well. SECI, at the beginning of this year, issued tenders for a 150 MW plant for Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh. To set the voyage for the total transformation of the state’s transmission infrastructure […] Read more
Frost & Sullivan and TERI Deliberate Global Sustainability Requirements and Inclusive Development across Industries at the India Sustainability Leadership Summit 2018 Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Summit was followed by the “Sustainability 4.0 Awards”, which recognized 18 winners showcasing transformational growth focusing on environment, sustainability and safety excellence Frost & Sullivan and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) co-hosted the “India Sustainability Leadership Summit 2018” and the 9th edition of “Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2018” on June 01, 2018 in Mumbai. […] Read more