Let’s Make India The Recycling Hub Of The World: Rajat Verma Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy As India takes slow and steady steps towards e-mobility, the big opportunity you won’t hear about is recycling of batteries. Especially critical considering the high cost of Lithium-Ion batteries, and the sourcing risk for raw materials. Enter Rajat Verma, Founder at Lohum Cleantech. The firm is into manufacturing of 1st and 2nd life battery packs […] Read more
State, Central Level Policymakers Should Work Together to Set Standardized Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Although India does have a goal of renewable energy of 450 GW by 2030, it is not clear how this will be achieved in each state and what resources will make up the new energy mix at that time. By enabling a structure, it will allow Discoms across the country to prepare for this increase […] Read more
Silicon Ranch Begins Work on 20 MW PV Project to Power FB Data Centre Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Silicon Ranch and PCL have begun construction on the 20 MW Odom Solar Farm, located near the city of Moultrie in Colquitt County, in Southwest Georgia. Silicon Ranch Corporation, one of the largest independent solar power producers in the US, and PCL Construction Services, one of the largest contractors in North America, have announced that […] Read more
Smart Meters Help TPDDL to Raise 3.5 Lakh Bills with Actual Readings amid Lockdown Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With the help of smart meters installed at the customers’ premises, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL or TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power and Delhi Government, has managed to raise 3.5 lakh bills with actual readings instead of provisional ones amidst lockdown period between April and May 2020. Through the installation of […] Read more
India will be a Manufacturing Hub for EVs Within 5 Yrs: Gadkari Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs) in next 5 years, said by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs. Minister confidently said that his government is trying to extend best possible concessions to the sector, and has lowered the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electrical […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Details of Consulting Firms for Pre-Bid Video Meet for India’s ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Plan Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked all the interested and eligible consulting firms to submit their details for participation in the pre-bid meeting via video conferencing for the request for proposal (RFP) issued to develop institutional framework for implementing ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) plan. The reason behind video […] Read more
Bengal Chief Minister Joins Building Chorus Against Electricity Act Amendments Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electricity Act Amendment Bill (2020), slated for a possible introduction in the coming session of parliament, faced a predictable salvo yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banejee termed its provisions ‘anti- federal’ and even ‘inhuman’ to be brought up at a time when the pandemic is raging. In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister […] Read more
DU School of Climate Change and Sustainability in the Works Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy DU will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability, which will take up research in priority areas related to environmental challenges. The Delhi University (DU) will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability (DSCC&S) under the Institute of Eminence Scheme, which will take up research in priority areas related […] Read more
90% Rise in Digital Payments Recorded During Lockdown by Discoms Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Discoms have registered a significant rise of up to 90 percent in digital payments of electricity bills in Delhi during the coronavirus lockdown. The power Discoms have registered a significant rise of up to 90 percent in digital payments of electricity bills in Delhi during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), serving around 70 lakh consumers in north […] Read more
