EESL, NIIF Partner for Smart Meters Deployment Across India Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and NIIF have announced a new JV, IntelliSmart Infrastructure to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out program of Discoms in India. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have announced a new Joint Venture, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out […] Read more
Bifacial Modules in the Spotlight with US Move Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The move by the Trump administration to remove the exemption that had been granted to Bifacial modules from punitive tariffs on Chinese imports is a signal about the growing share of Bifacials in the US market. Under Section 201 tariffs , bifacial solar panels had enjoyed an exemption in the U.S. market , granted in […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
Amplus Solar Enters Residential Rooftop Solar Segment Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy Solutions has diversified and expanded its services to offer solar solutions to residential rooftop customers C&I rooftop solar solutions provider, Amplus Energy Solutions has announced that the company has diversified and expanded its services to offer solar solutions to residential customers, backed by a 25-year warranty. The company is launching HomeScape, its residential […] Read more
Amid Motown Slowdown, Electric Two and Three-Wheelers Power Ahead Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy With nearly 80 percent of the vehicle market dominated by two and three-wheelers in India, tech start-ups have led the electric mobility space to manufacture electric two and three-wheelers and the ecosystem must-haves like battery swapping and charging setup. Government think tank Niti Aayog announced, and retracted quickly on a transition target from fossil fuel […] Read more
India Could Become the Largest EV Market in the World: Report Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that India has the potential to become one of the largest EV markets in the world A new report has revealed that, India has the potential to become one of the largest electric vehicles (EV) markets in the world, with the government pushing for the segment in order to curb […] Read more
NTPC Awards 769 MW Capacity won in SECI Auction to 4 Developers Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC had won 769 MW capacity in SECI’s 2 GW solar auction, and the power utility has since awarded the EPC contract for the project to 4 developers. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had recently auctioned off 922.4 MW capacity from its 2 GW CPSU solar tender. NTPC Ltd. had emerged as the […] Read more
India Considering Tapping Wind Power From its Ports: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari has revealed that the government is mulling over procuring wind power from three ports in the country. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the central government has proposed to tap wind power from three ports in the country. The proposal to tap wind power from Tuticorin, Kandla and Paradip ports has been discussed with […] Read more
India’s Safeguard Duty Move has Not Helped Much: Sudhir Aggarwal Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s move to impose safeguard duty on import of solar cells and modules last year hasn’t helped domestic manufacturers much. While import of solar cells and modules from China have declined since the duty was implemented in July 2018, India still imported USD 1.9 billion worth of panels in the 11 months ended June 30, […] Read more
