DMRC Floats Tenders for Procurement of Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy DMRC has issued two tenders in a bid to procure 100 air-conditioned electric buses to be operated in its east and north Delhi clusters. The Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) has issued two tenders in a bid to procure 100 air-conditioned electric buses to be operated in its east and north Delhi clusters. The buses […] Read more
EESL, BSNL to Install 100 Public EV Charging Stations in Punjab Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with BSNL (Punjab Telecom Circle) to install 100 public EV charging stations to boost e-mobility in Punjab. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BSNL (Punjab Telecom […] Read more
CEEW and IEA Report on Clean Energy Investment Trends 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reduced risk perception of financiers funding renewable energy projects in India resulted in investments in the sector doubling over the last five years, according to a joint study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report – the 2019 ‘Clean Energy Investment Trends’ – was released […] Read more
Tata Launches Tigor EV With Extended Range of 213 KM Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has announced the launch of its extended range Tigor EV Electric Sedan, with a range of 213 km, certified by ARAI. Following the introduction of Tigor EV for Government and fleet consumers, Tata Motors has announced the launch of its extended range Tigor EV Electric Sedan, with a range of 213 km, certified […] Read more
EESL, NIIF Partner for Smart Meters Deployment Across India Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and NIIF have announced a new JV, IntelliSmart Infrastructure to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out program of Discoms in India. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have announced a new Joint Venture, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out […] Read more
Punjab Drafts Renewable Energy Policy, Plans for 21% RE by 2030 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government through its latest renewable energy policy plans of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from RE sources by 2030. The state government of Punjab issued a draft version of the state’s renewable energy policy, with the prime objective of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from renewable energy sources by […] Read more
Bifacial Modules in the Spotlight with US Move Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The move by the Trump administration to remove the exemption that had been granted to Bifacial modules from punitive tariffs on Chinese imports is a signal about the growing share of Bifacials in the US market. Under Section 201 tariffs , bifacial solar panels had enjoyed an exemption in the U.S. market , granted in […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
High Financing Cost Biggest Part of Renewable tariffs-CEEW Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi based Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) a Delhi based think tank focused on the energy transition among other issues, has identified a very high share of financing as one of the biggest components of renewable energy tariffs in India The findings from CEEW, a respected organisation in the space, serves to […] Read more
