The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
Electric Pickup Truck Startup Rivian Closes $1.3 Billion Funding Round Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rivian has announced that it has closed a funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price. Michigan-based electric pickup truck startup Rivian has announced that it has closed an investment/ funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts […] Read more
Tender for 1.6 MW Rooftop Solar Plants at Govt Buildings in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has issued a tender for the deployment of 1.6 MW in the cumulate capacity of rooftop solar plants at various government buildings in Tamil Nadu. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the deployment of 1.6 MW in the cumulate capacity of rooftop solar plants at […] Read more
EESL Signs MoU to Promote E-Mobility in South India Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with Baghirathi Sustainability India to explore the possibilities of promoting e-mobility and electric vehicles in India. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baghirathi Sustainability India to explore the possibilities of promoting e-mobility […] Read more
Skoda Installs 8.5 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at Pune Facility Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Skoda India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. European Car major Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. Last year, the company had inaugurated its first […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Mulling Over Acquiring Rest of Essel’s Solar Assets Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy is reportedly considering acquiring all the remaining solar energy assets of the Essel Group. Adani Green Energy (AGEL) is reportedly considering the option of acquiring all the remaining solar energy assets of the Essel Group. According to media reports, the Essel Group has reached an agreement to sell the remaining 480 MW […] Read more
UP Commission Approves 200 MW Solar PSA Between SECI and UPPCL Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPERC has approved the PSA signed between UPPCL and SECI for sourcing 200 MW of solar power at a tariff of Rs 2.89/kWh for 25 years. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has in its latest notification informed that after careful deliberations it has approved the Power Sale Agreement (PSA) signed between the Uttar […] Read more
Tata Power Approved to Procure 150 MW Solar Power at Rs 2.83/kWh Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the petition filed by Tata Power Company Limited – Distribution to procure 150 MW of solar power at a tariff rate of Rs 2.83/kWh The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order has approved the petition filed by Tata Power Company Limited – Distribution (TPC-D) to procure 150 MW of […] Read more
Is Corporate India Ready for Renewable Power Consumption? Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by WWF India reviews the progress made by Corporate & Industrial consumers globally and in India for renewable power procurement In India, commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers utilise 51 percent of the total generated power. Of this, a mere 3 percent is from renewable energy. A new WWF-India report, ‘Global Corporate Renewable […] Read more
