With Focus On Chinese Imports, Familiar Tussle Returns For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Imports in the solar sector, where Chinese origin equipment is said to account for anything between 78 percent to 85 percent of equipment used, are back in focus. Reports quoting sources say that the government has sought product-wise details of cheap imports, comparison with domestic prices and tax disadvantage, if any, from industry to curb […] Read more
India will be a Manufacturing Hub for EVs Within 5 Yrs: Gadkari Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs) in next 5 years, said by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs. Minister confidently said that his government is trying to extend best possible concessions to the sector, and has lowered the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electrical […] Read more
IEA Offers Sustainable Recovery Plan to Governments to Boost Economic Growth Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEA has outlined energy-focused policies and investments in a new Sustainable Recovery Plan to move the world towards a cleaner and more resilient future. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, based on an analysis conducted in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), outlined energy-focused policies and investments in a new Sustainable Recovery Plan to […] Read more
GE, COBOD, LafargeHolcim Partner to Co-Develop Record 200 m Tall Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy USD 15 billion wind energy giant GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim have entered into a partnership to co-develop wind turbines having record heights up to 200 meters with optimized 3D printed concrete bases. The COBOD International is a leading 3D construction printing company, supplying this technology to its customers in Asia, the Middle East, […] Read more
Sonnedix, Natixis Close Financing for 100 MW Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sonnedix and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling USD 87 million for an expected 100 MW solar PV portfolio in Chile. Sonnedix, a global solar independent power producer (IPP), and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling USD 87 million for an expected 100 MW portfolio (Sonnedix PMGD Portfolio) of approximately 20 solar photovoltaic plants in Chile. The Portfolio consists […] Read more
Global Report Showcases Success of E-Buses Deployment in Kolkata Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy As part of its extensive work on EVs, IEA as a part of its latest flagship report has presented a case study showcasing the success of e-buses in Kolkata As part of its extensive work on electric vehicles (EVs), the International Energy Agency (IEA) as a part of its latest flagship report – the “Global […] Read more
Bengal Chief Minister Joins Building Chorus Against Electricity Act Amendments Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electricity Act Amendment Bill (2020), slated for a possible introduction in the coming session of parliament, faced a predictable salvo yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banejee termed its provisions ‘anti- federal’ and even ‘inhuman’ to be brought up at a time when the pandemic is raging. In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister […] Read more
PG&E Gets Approval for Microgrid Proposal from California Commission Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The comprehensive and cost-effective microgrid proposals by PG&E, designed to reduce the number of customers affected by PSPS event has been approved. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) comprehensive and cost-effective microgrid proposals, which are designed to reduce the number of customers affected by Public Safety […] Read more
Neoen Builds Nordics’ Largest Battery Storage Unit in Finland Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Neoen has announced the construction in Finland of the Yllikkälä Power Reserve One, a new 30 MW battery storage plant with a storage capacity of 30 MWh. Neoen, one of the world’s leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy, has announced the construction in Finland of the Yllikkälä Power Reserve One, a new 30 MW […] Read more
