Indus to use its Telecom Tower Network to Host EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indus Towers has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. Indus Towers Ltd., India’s largest mobile tower company has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. The company plans […] Read more
By When Do You Think The Road to Electric Vehicle Transition is Realistic? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the Union Budget 2019, it is quite clear that Modi government 2.0 has fastened its seatbelt to take a ride on Electric Vehicles, but its transition speed needs to be made clear. Here are some views from a few industry veterans. Mithun Srivatsa Co-Founder & CEO, Blowhorn “The Government has been consistently pushing forward […] Read more
Govt Invites Proposals for Deployment of EV Charging Infra Under FAME-II Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry has invited proposals from public/private entities interested in developing EV charging infrastructure in India under FAME II The Government of India has recently approved the second phase of the FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] Scheme, for 3 years commencing from April 1, 2019, with […] Read more
Impact of GST on Solar and Coal Power in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy In this report, the authors have analysed the impact of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the Solar sector vis-a-vis the coal sector. The analysis fills an important gap considering the high share of thermal power in the energy grid in India, as compared to the high hopes from Solar power going forward. Do […] Read more
Government Schools in Punjab to get Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy After Delhi and Haryana, government schools in Punjab have plans to install solar power plants to ensure uninterrupted power supply As many as 880 government-backed senior secondary and high schools across the state of Punjab will be covered under the solar net metering project in which 5kW solar power system (solar panels) will be installed. […] Read more
Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more
Power Billing to Move From Postpaid to Prepaid: R K Singh Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, Union minister R K Singh has said. India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, which would eventually deal with the issue of non-payment in the sector, […] Read more
Government to pay Damages to Consumers for Load Shedding Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh has confirmed that the aim of the Government is to have “One Nation One Grid” and that it will pay damages to consumers in case of load shedding. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh has said that the aim of the government is to have “One […] Read more
Indian Renewable Sector Received $4.8 bn FDI in Last 5 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in FDI over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh has informed The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh informed the Parliament on […] Read more