BCD Decision Sparks Predictable Reactions, Costs To Go Up By 50 p/unit Updated On Fri, Mar 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Three days after the formal confirmation of government plans to impose an enhanced Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 25 per cent and 40 per cent on imported solar cells and modules, respectively, the reactions have started coming in thick and fast. Dedicated developers, both those on record and off the record, have expressed their views […] Read more
Renewables Can Lower Energy Costs and Boost Energy Security in Antigua and Barbuda Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IRENA report shows renewable generation, green hydrogen and EVs are the most cost-effective energy strategy for the Caribbean island Antigua and Barbuda can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels while driving down electricity costs for citizens, by meeting its energy needs exclusively through indigenous renewable energy resources, green hydrogen and full electric vehicle […] Read more
Delhi HC Stays Delisting of Tata Nexon EV from Subsidy List Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court has put on hold the Delhi governments’ move of delisting Tata’s Nexon EV from the subsidy list in the state. The Delhi government on March 1 had released an order for suspension of Tata Nexon from the state-provided subsidies under the Delhi EV Policy. The suspension had come after users complained […] Read more
MNRE Releases List Of Module Makers for Government Contracts Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The ALMM list, to be updated monthly, will be valid for two years. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in an office memorandum released yesterday, announced the names of 23 Indian firms those products would be eligible for use in government contracts for solar plants. The list is for module manufacturers right now. The […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind O&M Market to grow to $12 Bn by 2029: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report shows that the global offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) market is expected to grow to reach USD 12 billion by 2029. Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that the global offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) market is expected to grow 16 percent annually to reach USD 12 billion (EUR 10 billion) […] Read more
Design Engineer-Solar PV Plant Design Updated On Sat, Mar 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the area of power generation system design and project management. Qualification: BE/ Diploma – Electrical Location: Pune Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities. Prepare detailed work plans. Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site […] Read more
BHEL Issues O&M Tender for 10 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued an O&M works tender for a 10 MW solar project in West Bengal at Santaldih. An Indian government undertaking, Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), has issued an operation and maintenance (O&M) works tender for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company’s 10 MW solar project at Santaldih. Interested Bidders including, micro, small, and […] Read more
The Hydrogen Roadmap to 2030. Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Underpinned by a global shift of regulators, investors, and consumers towards decarbonisation, Hydrogen (H2) is receiving unprecedented interest and investments. And a new report developed collaboratively by the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey & Company, has tried to provide an overview of these developments in the hydrogen ecosystem. The report ‘Hydrogen Insights: A Perspective on Hydrogen […] Read more
BCD Announcement This Week? Speculation Reaches Fever Pitch, Again Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A report in BusinessLine, quoting sources in the MNRE, has speculated on the possibility of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on modules and solar cells finally being announced this week. Readers will recall that the announcement was widely expected in the Union Budget in February, but was conspicuously missing. The report quotes its sources as saying […] Read more
