REC Tenders for Solar Street Lights in Rural and Tribal Areas of Nashik Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy REC has tendered for the procurement and installation of 1650 solar street lights in the rural and tribal areas of Nashik district of Maharashtra. The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) through its REC Foundation has issued tender for the engagement of PMA/ implementing agency for the procurement and installation of 1650 solar street lights in the […] Read more
More Jobs, More GDP & Lower Emissions With Green Recovery Plans: Study Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy If all major nations developed green recovery plans, global emissions would be lower and millions of new jobs would be created in the energy and transport sectors. If all major nations, including India, the US, UK, etc. developed strong plans for a green recovery from COVID-19, global annual emissions would be seven percent lower in 2030 than […] Read more
Over 90% Families Have Electricity Meters, Billed Regularly: CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per CEEW. As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per two independent studies released by the CEEW. The studies are based on findings from India Residential […] Read more
Indian Oil Powers up Rooftop Solar Plant at Northern Regional Office Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Oil Corporation has announced that its northern regional office in the national capital has commissioned a 50 kW rooftop solar power plant. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has announced that its northern regional office in the national capital has commissioned a 50-kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar power plant to electrify the building. “The solar plant has 150 solar panels of 335 […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
Solar Sector can Accelerate Economic Revival in the Country: AISIA Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy AISIA has laid emphasis on the transformational benefits that solar energy can bring about in the country, helping with the economic recovery. The All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) has laid emphasis on the transformational benefits that renewable energy can bring about in the country. With an appeal to the Government of India to help […] Read more
The Charging Infrastructure Issue is an Overhyped Problem: Inderveer Singh Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mobility tech startup EVage plans to soon launch the first home-built electric vehicles with a common platform for vans, delivery vehicles, trucks and SUVs. With the help of a team of scientists and aerospace engineers, the vehicles will have an “exoskeleton structure” that will not only enable it to launch multiple car variants on a […] Read more
Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more
EESL Appoints Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has announced the appointment of Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director, taking over from S. Gopal. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced the appointment of Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director. Sud takes over from S. Gopal Director […] Read more