DST Sets up 4 Centers for R&D in Clean Energy Storage Technologies Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian government has stepped up its efforts to find solutions for energy storage with 4 centers as the country plans to increase the Renewable energy share in its energy mix. Identifying the need for renewable energy in the country’s power mix, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is gearing up its forces towards […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions Eastern India’s Largest Single-shed Rooftop Plant Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The motive behind building shed top solar plant was to increase the capacity of Keventer’s food processing plant as well as to leave a green footprint by using non-conventional energy at the Barasat plant. Country’s one of the leading module makers Vikram Solar has commissioned 2.15 MW rooftop solar project, which is also Eastern India’s […] Read more
ADB Approves $350 mn Loan to Reform the Energy Sector in Pakistan Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has decided to shortly approve a loan worth USD 350 million for reforms and financial sustainability programmes in the Pakistan energy sector. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to shortly approve a loan worth USD 350 million for reforms and financial sustainability programmes that aims to address fiscal, governance, technical and policy deficits […] Read more
Renault to Launch Budget-Friendly Kwid Electric in India Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Renault is set to launch its Kwid EV that could fill the gap for an affordable, functional and aesthetic electric car in India. French carmaker Renault is bringing a new electric hatchback. Renault Kwid EV has already been launched in China as City K-ZE, and it costs less than $8,700 (Rs. 6,23,000). Its relatively cheap entry […] Read more
International Conference on Energy Efficiency ANGAN Begins in Delhi Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The three-day conference will see speakers, delegates, experts and policymakers from 16 countries deliberate on energy-efficient buildings. An international conference on energy efficiency began in New Delhi yesterday. The Three-day event, ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat), is being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in […] Read more
Polarity Set to Unveil India’s First Pedal-Assisted Ebikes Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Six new e-bikes are lined up according to Polarity smart bikes who want to take on urban electric bike users with many choices. Pune based start-up Polarity Smart Bikes will unveil India’s first pedal-assisted electric bikes on 20th of September. The company earlier had planned to unveil the e-bikes in June. In a statement, the […] Read more
UN HQ Gets Solar Panels as Goodwill Gift From India Updated On Sat, Sep 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The UN Building in New York will now be powered by solar panels, given as a goodwill gesture by India to promote clean and renewable energy The UN Head Quarters and office in the New York will now be powered by Solar Panels. These installed panels on the roof of the building are a gift […] Read more
Australia Says 2020 Clean Energy Targets Met This Year Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CER informed that on August 30, 2019, this milestone was met ahead of schedule. But despite this nugget of good news, Australia has been walking backward on climate change. Australia’s’ Clean Energy Regulator (CER), in an official statement, has confirmed that it has now enough approved capacity to guarantee that its renewable energy targets of […] Read more
ADB Pledges $12 bn to India’s New Flagship Initiatives Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB President, Takehiko Nakao recently met with Narendra Modi and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. Asian Development Bank (ADB) President, Takehiko Nakao recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. Modi and Nakao discussed […] Read more