EV Sales to Fall 18% in 2020, Long Term Prospects Unharmed: BNEF Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sales of electric vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18% in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the pandemic interrupting 10 successive years of strong growth. Sales of electric passenger vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18 percent in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the coronavirus crisis interrupting ten successive years of […] Read more
MNRE Urges SERCs to Allow Online Petition Listing, Start Hearing via Video Conferencing Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to provide support to the renewable sector in regularizing the matters at SERCs and to safeguard the ongoing investment in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has requested all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to consider allowing filing and listing of petitions online and hear urgent matters through […] Read more
242 MW Wind Farm Begins Commercial Operation in Missouri Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northwest Missouri, is now fully operational. The Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northwest Missouri, is now fully operational. The facility achieved commercial operation on Monday, May 4, 2020. Located north of Maryville in Nodaway County, Tenaska Clear Creek is comprised of 111 Vestas […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for Projects in Andaman and Ladakh Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar power projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands […] Read more
Alternative Reality Ripe for Enterprise Adoption: GlobalData Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The rising number of enterprises is leveraging immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in order to improve their operational efficiency, lower costs and overcome skilled labour shortage, said the data and analytics company. Commenting on the matter, Venkata Naveen, Disruptive Tech Analyst at GlobalData, said that “by combining the virtual […] Read more
After Lockdown 4.O: GoI Extends Bid Submission Date for CEL Stake Sale Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the beginning of lockdown 4.O across the country amidst coronavirus outbreak, the Government of India (GoI) has extended the deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 100 percent divestment of Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) up to June 15, 2020. This is the third time when the government has to extend the bid submission […] Read more
SECI to Hold Virtual Pre-Bid Meetings, Asks Stakeholders to Submit Queries Online Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued two notifications regarding pre-bid and stakeholder consultation meetings for two of its active tenders for solar power projects in India The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued two notifications regarding pre-bid and stakeholder consultation meetings for two of its active tenders for 2000 MW solar energy projects (ISTS-IX) and the […] Read more
Grid (In) Stability in Focus At Accenture’s Digitally Able Grid Survey Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than nine in 10 executives (95%) believe that climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has been a contributing factor to increased extreme weather events that their electricity networks have experienced over the past 10 years, according to new research from Accenture. In addition, 90% believe an expected rise in severe weather poses an […] Read more
Govt to Offer Rebate to Discoms for Covid-19 Lockdown Period Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to cash strapped power distribution companies (Discoms), the government has taken a slew of measures to help them, including providing a rebate for the lockdown period amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The power ministry’s move is in line with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on May 13, 2020, under […] Read more