RK Singh Okays Amendments in EV Charging Guidelines to Ease Concerns Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BEE has been nominated by the power ministry as the Central Nodal Agency to facilitate the installation of charging infrastructure. In order to provide much-awaited relief to the electric vehicle (EV) owners in the country, Power Minister RK Singh has provided his consent for needed amendments in the EV charging guidelines and specifications. The Ministry […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Tenders for 350 Electric Buses Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has tendered for the procurement of 350 electric buses under the second phase of FAME India scheme. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has floated a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 350 air-conditioned electric buses under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric […] Read more
India Considering Tapping Wind Power From its Ports: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari has revealed that the government is mulling over procuring wind power from three ports in the country. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the central government has proposed to tap wind power from three ports in the country. The proposal to tap wind power from Tuticorin, Kandla and Paradip ports has been discussed with […] Read more
PFS and MDI Gurgaon to Collaborate in RE Sector Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy PFS and MDI Gurgaon have signed an agreement to collaborate in developing capacities in the areas of sustainable infrastructure financing. PTC India Financial Services Ltd (PFS) and premiere business school MDI Gurgaon have signed an agreement to collaborate by leveraging their combined strengths in developing capacities in the areas of infrastructure and especially sustainable infrastructure […] Read more
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Development of Decentralised Solar Plants Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar energy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar power plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar […] Read more
US DOE Announces Winners of Solar Prize and 2 New Solar Initiatives Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the winners of the first round of the American-Made Solar Prize, a competition designed to revitalise US solar manufacturing. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the first round of the American-Made Solar Prize, a USD 3 million competition designed to revitalise US solar manufacturing. As […] Read more
Gadkari Predicts: All Buses in India Will Switch to Electric in 2 Years Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Only electric buses will run across India in the next two years and that too without making it mandatory, Nitin Gadkari, India’s road transport and highways minister, said in New Delhi on Sept. 23. Speaking at an event on energy efficiency in micro, small and medium enterprises, Gadkari said that cost-saving in running Internal Combustion […] Read more
IKEA Parent Company Acquires 49% Stake in 2 US Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ingka Group, the strategic partner to IKEA, has reached an agreement with CIP to acquire a 49 percent stake in two solar PV projects in Utah and Texas. Ingka Group, the strategic partner to the IKEA franchisee system, has reached an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to acquire a 49 percent stake in two […] Read more
IFC Raises $569 mn From 1st Canadian Green Bond Updated On Sat, Sep 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has issued its 1st Canadian dollar green bond, raising USD 569 million for climate-smart business. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has issued its first Canadian dollar green bond, attracting strong investor demand and raising CAD750 million (USD 569 million) for climate-smart business. The proceeds of the five-year […] Read more