Carbon Taxes are the Best Way to Cut GHG Emissions: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy An IMF Executive Board review of the fiscal policies for Paris climate strategies and discussed a paper providing country-level guidance on the role, and design of, fiscal policies for implementing climate mitigation strategies that countries have submitted for the 2015 Paris Agreement and for addressing vulnerabilities in disaster-prone countries. On the mitigation side, the paper […] Read more
Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
Bridgestone India Begins Solar Power Generation on Both Plants Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bridgestone India’s two plants in India have opted for using solar power. The tire manufacturers Pune Plant in Chakan, in the state of Maharashtra in Western India, has currently installed 1 MW of Solar capacity and is in the process of setting up of another 4 MW of capacity which will commence operations by September […] Read more
Signify Innovations Predicts Growth in Solar Lights Segment Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Signify Innovations India is expecting a good opportunity in the solar lights segment going forward, not only from the rural market but also from the urban market. Signify Innovations India (earlier Philips Lighting India), with 29 million connected light points worldwide is expecting good opportunity in the solar lights segment going forward, not only from the […] Read more
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility, Backs Ambition to Scale EVs in India Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ratan Tata’s investment in Ola Electric is being seen as an endorsement of the company’s approach to developing an electric mobility ecosystem, including innovations in charging infrastructure, swapping models, and market-appropriate products. Ola Electric Mobility has announced that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the company as part of its Series A […] Read more
No Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers in Gujarat Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission analysed the data submitted by GUVNL and its Discoms, and based on the formula decided, the additional surcharge worked out to Rs NIL/kWh. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order issued that consumers of four of the state’s discoms will have zero applicable additional surcharge for making use of […] Read more
HC Asks Panel To Relook Into GST on Solar Sector Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court has directed the Goods and Services Tax Council to review the tax structure for solar power projects. The decision was in response to a writ filed by the Solar Power Development Association, which had challenged the latest tax formulation for solar power generating systems unveiled on January 1. The court has […] Read more
CERC Provides Relief For ACME Solar, Accepts Safeguard Duty as Change in Law Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy ACME Solar to get compensated for additional costs incurred in the development of two solar projects due to the levy of Safeguard Duty. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has in its latest order provided respite to solar power developer (SPD) ACME Solar, after the company filed two petitions with the commission, seeking approval for […] Read more
Greenlight Planet’s Solar Fans to Keep Rural India Cool This Summer Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet, an organization that designs, distributes and finances solar home energy products has recently launched the Sun King Fan, a portable solar-powered fan. While the country braces for the hottest year since 1901, this model provides powerful airflow for grid-like cooling, striking the perfect balance between performance, durability, and affordability. For ten years, Greenlight […] Read more
