R K Singh Reviews Draft Plan for Power Distribution Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh has reviewed the first draft prepared by the CEA for the Distribution Perspective Plan for the power sector in India. Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has reviewed the first draft prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the Distribution Perspective Plan for […] Read more
India’s Renewable Workforce has Grown 5-Fold Since 2015: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by CEEW has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years to over 100,000 workers in 2019. A new report has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and […] Read more
Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more
4.5 mn People in Africa to Benefit With Off-Grid Power by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved an innovative financing program for DESCOs, which would see 4.5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa gain access to solar power by 2025. The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service Companies (DESCOs), which would see 900,000 households in sub-Saharan […] Read more
IL&FS Energy arm Puts Stake in 2 Wind Energy Assets on Sale Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy IL&FS Energy Development Company, a subsidiary of the crisis-hit IL&FS, has invited EoI to sell its stake in two wind energy assets Going ahead with its monetisation process, IL&FS Energy Development Company, a subsidiary of the crisis-hit IL&FS, has invited expressions of interest (EoI) to sell its stake in Sipla Wind Energy Ltd and Mahidad Wind Energy Private Ltd. […] Read more
Vattenfall and ORE Catapult Launch £1.5 Mn Offshore Testing Programme Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new £1.5 million programme from Vattenfall and ORE Catapult is offering testing for products and services for the offshore wind market A new £1.5 million programme from Vattenfall and ORE Catapult is offering UK innovators that are developing products and services for the offshore wind market the opportunity to test and demonstrate them on […] Read more
US Crosses 20,000 EV Charging Stations Mark, 68,800 Connectors Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to the US DOE, there are now more than 20,000 EV charging stations in the country, with more than 68,800 connectors. According to reports published by the US Department of Energy (USDOE), there are now more than 20000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country, with more than 68,800 connectors. “As of May […] Read more
Mexico to Lead Central American, Caribbean Wind Power Growth: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that more than 9.5 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity will be commissioned in the region through 2028, led by Mexico. A new report has revealed that more than 9.5 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity will be commissioned in Central America and the Caribbean through 2028, driven […] Read more
Government To Launch Solar Scheme for Farmers Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Power Minister declares the launch of a new solar scheme for farmers to earn more income from their farmlands through solar panels. The Indian government plans to launch a solar scheme for farmers that will ensure a minimum annual income of Rs 1 lakh, according to the power minister R K Singh. The Minister […] Read more
