Uber Partners With Lithium Urban to Deploy 1000 EVs in 5 Cities Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Uber is partnering with Lithium Urban Technologies to deploy over 1,000 EVs in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune over the coming months. During the lockdown in India, blue skies replaced smog above city skylines and pollution levels declined dramatically, serving as a stark reminder to what life could be like with less traffic and […] 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
MEDA Allowed to Get Rs 2.25 to Rs 2.52 for Wind Projects With Expired EPA’s Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) has allowed, with conditions, MEDA’s demonstration wind projects, which had outlived their EPA (Energy Purchase Agreement) period with MSEDCL, to earn revenues on the basis of MOU’s with the state discom. The Commission accorded approval to proposed power procurement arrangement between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Maharashtra […] Read more
Committed to Advanced Technology and Replace Coal-Fired Plants: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is working towards advancing the technology that is adopted Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has affirmed that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is constantly working […] Read more
Average Spot Power Price Drops 3% in September to Rs 2.69/Unit Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The average spot power price fell by 3 percent to Rs 2.69 per unit in September as compared to the year-ago period on the IEX, mainly due to ample supply. The average spot power price fell by 3 percent to Rs 2.69 per unit in September as compared to the year-ago period on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) mainly due to ample supply. The electricity […] 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
The Discom Perspective on a Viable EV Network Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from TERI highlights the way forward for establishing an EV charging network, with Discoms in mind. It is no secret that an EV charging network goes hand in hand with the spread of EV’s in every market. In fact, some will argue that it usually precedes a big jump in EV adoption, […] Read more
Apparel Brand Dollar Industries Inaugurates 4 MW Solar Plant in Tirupur Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Dollar Industries Limited, one of the leading apparel brands in India, has commissioned a 4 MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Tirupur. Dollar Industries Limited, one of the leading apparel brands in India, has announced that it has commissioned a 4 MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Tirupur. The […] Read more
“Government Notifications Will Boost Hydrogen’s Advent As Fuel Of The Future” Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy By Jay Cheema Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (“MoRTH”) has notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 2020 wherein it has issued standards for safety evaluation of the vehicles propelled by hydrogen fuel cells. The suppliers and manufacturers of such hydrogen fuel cells vehicles now have standards available to test the […] Read more