TVS Motor Forays into E-Mobility; Launches TVS iQube Electric Scooter Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the leading two-wheeler and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company forayed into an electric mobility (e-mobility) space with the launch of its ‘TVS iQube Electric’ scooter in Bengaluru. This electric scooter was launched by B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways of India (MORTH) & Micro, […] Read more
Bengaluru Rooftops Capable of Generating 2.5 GW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy A survey conducted by BESCOM has revealed that the rooftops of 1.4 lakh buildings in Bengaluru have the potential to generate 2.5 GW of solar power. A survey conducted by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has revealed that the rooftops of 1.4 lakh buildings have the potential to generate 2.5 GW of solar […] Read more
India Installed 7.5 GW Utility-Scale Solar and 2.4 GW Wind in 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy installations in India reached 86 GW at the end of 2019, and while wind is the major contributor, for now, solar is closing in fast. Renewable energy installations in India reached 86 GW as of December 31, 2019. And while wind energy is the major contributor holding nearly 44 percent share in the […] Read more
SunAlpha Energy Wins 2 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity under Capex Model Updated On Sat, Jan 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rajasthan based SunAlpha Energy on Saturday said that it has won an aggregate 2,000 kWp of capacity under the state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) rooftop solar tender for government buildings. Under SECI’s global competitive bidding for the implementation of 97.5 MWp grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, the successful bidders and developers will […] Read more
European Commission Announces new Green Deal Worth €1 tn Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050, announcing a green deal worth EUR 1 trillion to achieve that target. The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment from both the EU and the national […] Read more
KERC favours BESCOM in Tariff Dispute With Emmvee Solar Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order that was published yesterday, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled to dismiss a petition by Emmvee Solar Systems, against BESCOM (Bangaloire Electricity Supply Company Limited). The key issue was Emmvee Solar’s contention that by denying it a tariff of Rs 9.56 as per the PPA it signed with BESCOM on 27.02.2016, […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
India has an Offshore Wind Energy Potential of 70 GW, 0 GW Fulfilled Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has revealed that India has an offshore wind energy potential of around 70 GW, mainly distributed along parts of the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revealed that based on studies, India has an offshore wind energy potential of around 70 GW, mainly distributed along […] Read more
Discoms Dues to Power Generators Rises to Rs 81k Cr in November Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019. Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. Discoms owed a total of Rs 54,834 […] Read more
