At ₹3.85, CERC Approves 7% Hike in APPC for Open Access Solar in 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Apr 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its order notified last week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has set the national Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) for open access at ₹3.85/kWh. This implies that for wind or solar generators that are regional entities and selling power under open access, which is not accounted for RPO compliance of obligated entities, and […] Read more
RERC Invites CSR Funding to Energise Schools in Rajasthan With Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a follow up to its draft order issued on February 10, regarding provision of solar plants at schools that are off grid or have very poor grid connectivity, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in an order on March 25, has responded to suggestions as well as queries from stakeholders. The order has followed […] Read more
India’s $122 Billion Energy Stimulus a Mixed bag for its Energy Transition: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report shows the government’s stimulus for the energy sector, despite being the largest, is a ‘mixed bag’ for its energy transition While India has committed more public money than any other economy to date – at least USD 122 billion (~Rs 8.8 lakh crore) – to support the energy sector since the start […] Read more
WoodMac On The Commercial Charging Market For Heavy Vehicles To 2050 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy WoodMac says that commercial electric vehicle charging equipment market worth over $870 billion by 2050 Global research agency Wood Mackenzie believes commercial vehicle electrification is on the cusp of exponential growth, largely driven by climate policy and decarbonisation goals. The agency says that government funding and zero-emission vehicle regulations are strong drivers for commercial electric […] Read more
Renewable Energy Integration is India’s Next Big Challenge: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India already has 93 GW of on-grid variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity as of January 2021. Now, one of the next big challenges for India’s electricity sector is battery storage, green hydrogen, and flexible coal-fired power generation into the electricity grid i.e. […] Read more
Average Rural Power Supply Duration has Increased to 18.5 Hours Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has informed that the average rural power supply duration increased from 12.5 hours in 2014-15 to 18.5 hours in 2019-20. Addressing the Power Ministry Parliamentary Consultative Committee in a meeting, Power Minister RK Singh has informed that the average rural power supply duration increased from 12.5 hours in 2014-15 to 18.5 hours in […] Read more
The VEGAN Electric Self-Charging Solar Tricycle Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Product Brief: World’s lightest weight multipurpose electric & solar-powered tricycle, made from lightweight fiberglass & aluminum, which also recharges as it moves, for a maximum range of 120 km per charge. PRODUCT FEATURES: Equipped with self-charging and solar, it has a claimed range of 120 km+, and can carry a fully charged battery to be swapped […] Read more
Maha Regulator Dismisses BEST Plea For ‘Limited Open Access’ Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order published just before the weekend started last week, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition by BEST, one of two Mumbai discoms, wherein BEST had requested for allowing limited Open Access in its area of supply and for determining and allowing Open Access charges and other fees and charges. […] Read more
Hyundai Signs MoU for EV Battery Leasing Business, Strengthening EV Ecosystem Updated On Sat, Feb 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Korean government as well as logistics, battery, and mobility companies to demonstrate the electric vehicle (EV) battery leasing business. The MoU constitutes an agreement through which, Hyundai aims to foster an EV ecosystem by alleviating the […] Read more
