IPCC to Spotlight ‘Limiting Global Warming’ Updated On Mon, Oct 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy With countries stressing upon curbing carbon footprints and high reliance on fossil fuels, IPCC policymakers are set to make changes to the world’s climate policy and setting the global warming mark at 1.5 degree Celsius. United Nation’s top body on climate science, Intergovernmental on Climate Change (IPCC) is to examine a UN report bidding to […] Read more
Siemens Develops 1st Dynamic Power Grid Control Centre Updated On Sat, Sep 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Siemens’ DynaGridCenter is capable of visualizing dynamic processes that bring the energy transition to the power grid and provide targeted recommendations for actions to optimize the grids and prevent blackouts. Leading energy sector player, Siemens, while working alongside researchers, has developed world’s first cutting edge Dynamic Power grid control Centre ‘DynaGridCenter’. Siemens’ DynaGridCenter is capable […] Read more
Azure Power Gets LoI to Electrify HAL Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed by the company within HAL estate area of approx 30 acres. Indian solar power producer Azure Power has received a letter of intent for a 6 MW solar project won an auction conducted by Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The capacity won is 100 […] Read more
World Bank Commits $1 Bn for Battery Storage to Bolster Renewables Globally Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Also, the program aims to finance 17.5 GWh of battery storage by 2025 – more than triple the 4-5 GWh currently installed in all developing countries. The World Bank Group has committed to investment USD 1 billion for a new global program to ramp up investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and […] Read more
Govt Extends FAME-I for 6 Months; Withdraws Conventional Battery Vehicles Sops Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry said in a statement that, incentives in the remaining period of the scheme shall only be available for registered vehicles. In a bid to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, the Government of India has extended the first phase of the FAME-India scheme by another 6 months till March 31, next year. However, it […] Read more
India, UN to Ink 5-Yr Sustainable Development Framework Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy This Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) 2018-2022 outlines the work of UN agencies in India, to support the achievement of key development outcomes that have been identified in consultation with the government and are aligned to the national priorities. The Government of India (GoI) and the United Nations will sign a five-year Sustainable […] Read more
Tata Power, HPCL Ink Pact for Setting-up Commercial-Scale EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, both the companies have agreed to collaborate in planning, development and operation of charging infrastructure for EVs (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company Tata Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), a Navratna oil & gas PSU, has signed the […] Read more
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Receive UN’s Champions of the Earth Award Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Both the leaders have been jointly recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 […] Read more
Safeguarding & Uplifting Indian Sun – Industry Perspective Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As Indian Government has laid the ground work for safeguarding the ‘domestic solar photovoltaic module manufacturing industry’ – which seems to be in the back burner for some time. Despite of certain concerns such as safeguarding the interests of manufacturers in SEZs, everybody is waiting, by holding their breath, for the upcoming decision of the […] Read more
