UNESCO and GECF sign Landmark Cooperation Agreement Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Marking a victory for science and education, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring the benefits of collaboration to the world at large. The agreement, taking stock of two years of cooperation, was signed by HE Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, […] Read more
1400 GW of Offshore Wind Achievable by 2050 With Increased Govt Commitment: OREAC Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy OREAC is calling on governments to ramp up their offshore ambition to achieve the coalition’s vision of 1400 GW of offshore wind by 2050 The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) is calling on governments to ramp up their offshore renewable energy ambition to achieve the coalition’s vision of 1400 GW of offshore wind by […] Read more
Ather Energy Launches 450X Electric Scooter in 16 new Cities Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric two-wheeler startup Ather Energy has launched its electric 450X scooter in 16 additional cities in India. Electric two-wheeler start-up Ather Energy has announced that it has launched its electric 450X scooter in 16 additional cities in India. The company has stated that it has launched the electric scooter in Mysore, Hubli, Jaipur, Indore, Panaji, […] Read more
SJVN and IREDA Agree Terms for Cooperation on Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN Ltd and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) have entered an MoU for collaboration on green energy projects. Two Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, SJVN Ltd and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) have announced that they have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on green energy […] Read more
CERC Lockdown Extended to Jan 20, 2021 By Peeved Supreme Court Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the latest hearing of the saga around the shutdown of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the tussle between lawmakers and the law dispensers continued afresh. The Supreme Court, coming down harshly on yet another missed deadline by the government, when it comes to the appointment of an officer of the law as ordered, […] Read more
Ørsted Divests 25% of 1.1 GW Ocean Wind Offshore Project Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has entered into an agreement to sell a 25% ownership interest in its 1,100 MW Ocean Wind offshore wind project to New Jersey’s PSEG. Ørsted has entered into an agreement to sell a 25 percent ownership interest in its 1,100 MW Ocean Wind offshore wind project to New Jersey’s Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
As Battery Cell Prices Hit $110/KWH, Challenges Remain- Report Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s study, Lithium-ion battery cell prices have decreased from $290/kWh in 2014 to $110/kWh in 2020 (large contract automotive), and there is a view in the lithium-ion industry that this trend will continue indefinitely. This in turn will lower the price of electric vehicles and bring cost parity between the internal […] Read more
GOGLA Research Paper on Opportunities for Hybrid AC-DC Infrastructure in India Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy GOGLA has initiated a whitepaper for a deep dive into the relevance of hybrid AC-DC energy infrastructure in India with the objective of providing insights into how energy-efficient appliances can be integrated with the electricity grid. While this is an emerging consumer need and market for the DRE sector, it also ties with the Government of India […] Read more