Oxford University Study Predicts 10% Renewable Share in Africa By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa, which has for some time now carried the tag of ‘promising‘ for non hydro renewable energy, might yet be the continent with the lowest share of non hydro renewable energy by 2030. Even as some countries within the continent will break away from the rest to have a much more robust contribution from solar […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 25 MW Solar Plant at BCCL in West Bengal Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has tendered for setting up of 25 MW solar plant at the Bhojudh Coal Washery of BCCL in the Purulia district of West Bengal. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plant at the Bhojudh Coal […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
MNRE Releases Advisory, Clarifying Rooftop Solar Scheme to Vendors Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released an advisory to clarify the Rooftop Solar Scheme regarding which many vendors are in confusion. MNRE is implementing the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) to generate solar power by installing rooftop solar panels on the houses. Under which the ministry is providing 40 percent subsidy for […] Read more
California Extends & Expands Contract With Beam for Rapidly Deployed EV Charging Products Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Beam Global, a leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the State of California has extended Beam Global’s contract #1-18-61-16 to supply EV ARC™ systems to State of California Departments and other governmental entities, and expanded the contract to include government entities in other […] Read more
EV Startup Odysse Brings New E2Go Low-Speed Electric Scooter Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Odysse Electric Vehicles, provider of exclusive E-scooters and E-Bike, has launched its all-new electric scooter E2Go starting from Rs 55,499 on-road price. The new E2Go electric scooter brings a waterproof 250 Watt, 60V BLDC motor with two types of battery options – 1.26 kWh Lithium-ion battery or 28AH lead-acid battery. E2Go claiming the range of […] Read more
Nikola To Accelerate Hydrogen Fueling, APS Facilitating Low-Cost Production Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The manufacturer of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric trucks, Nikola Corporation has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company (APS) that accelerates the production of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) facilitating low-cost hydrogen production, and their electric rate schedule reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. […] Read more
The Case For Battery Storage- A UK View Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report by partners at LCP LLP, a UK based advisory firm, picks on battery storage as an investment opportunity. Its an interesting pointer to the possible future in the UK and also in India at some stage, although the Indian case would be a possibility after some major reforms and deregulation. But as a […] Read more
NTPC Seeking Developers for 190 MW Solar Project in Nokh Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW solar project at the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW grid-connected solar PV power project at […] Read more
