Rs 183 cr in Funds Released for Mega Solar Projects in FY 19-20 so far Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed the amount of funds released by the centre for the development of ultra mega solar parks in India over the last four financial years. In his reply to a question on solar power production across states, Union Minister for Power, News & Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, […] Read more
How The Rankings Changed. India’s Top Solar States Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy In his reply to a question on solar power production across states, R.K. Singh, the minister for Power, News and Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, shared some very interesting data in parliament yesterday. The Situation as of 2016- Top 10 States And Some Government Producers And this is the situation, as it […] Read more
Power, Solar Sector, Discoms in Focus in Parliament. Here Is What Was Said. Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The answers by Power Minister R.K. Singh in parliament yesterday, while placing on record the hard figures when it comes to the power sector and renewables, particularly solar power, also underscored the minister’s continued confidence in India meeting its renewable energy goals. We take a look at the key takeaways. The Saubhagya scheme, or the […] Read more
EESL and SDMC Partner to EV Infrastructure in Delhi Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SDMC to establish infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) in the SDMC area over a 10-year period. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to establish infrastructure for […] Read more
Only 266 MW Bids Received for SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Tender As Industry Shies Away Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s 1200 MW wind tender after receiving only two bids to develop 266 MW capacity has been extended once again. The consequences of poorly thought-through decisions over the past year and more are finally affecting the ‘pipeline’ that Power Minister RK Singh repeatedly refers to when he asserts that all is well with India’s renewable […] Read more
Govt Spends Rs 175 Cr for Purchase of Heavy Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of India has spent Rs 175 crore for the purchase of electric buses under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme. The Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises said in a notification that, the expenditure on purchase of these electric buses […] Read more
GAIL Tenders for 3.2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy GAIL has issued a tender for setting up of solar rooftop projects with a total capacity of 3.2 MW, across various premises of the firm in India. The Gas Authority of India (GAIL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for the setting up of solar rooftop projects with a total capacity of 3.2 […] Read more
Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle? Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for Site Survey of 25 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for conducting geotechnical investigation works for the proposed project site of 25 MW floating solar plant at NTPC Simhadri NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for conducting geotechnical investigation works for the proposed project site of floating solar power plant of 25 MW at NTPC Simhadri, […] Read more
