DRE Finds A Footing In India, Powered By Solar Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Laxmi Bhuyan is a 58-year-old woman from the Sindiba village in the Gajapati district of Odisha. This tribal village, with swatches of fertile land around the village periphery, bolstered the local farmers to grow different fruits and vegetables around the year. However, the raw fruits often yielded low prices for the producers. On the other […] Read more
BSNL Issues Tender for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued a tender inviting bids for the selection of project developers for the installation of 10 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects. These projects will be established across its buildings in several states. The projects are to be executed under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The last […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Steel Makers And Their Green Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy India stands tall among the world’s leading steel-producing nations. Thanks to rapid infrastructure development, steel demand has soared, making the Indian steel industry a crucial player in the global market. However, as the world grapples with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, India’s steel producers are stepping up with their green plans to […] Read more
NHPC, Torrent To Invest Rs 71,000 Crore On Energy Storage, Renewable Energy In Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Government owned hydropower major central PSU NHPC Ltd and Ahmedabad-headquartered Torrent Power have signed separate MoUs with the state government of Maharashtra for the development of storage projects and other renewable energy. With regards to the deal signed by NHPC, the central PSU said in a regulatory filing that it will establish four energy storage […] Read more
EVs Face A Speed Breaker As Skeptics Gather Evidence Around Key Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy, which mandates a shift to EVs for cab aggregators, besides other incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The move has apparently caused a pause in the stock price of CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The plan mulls phase-wise conversion of commercial cab services, running primarily on […] Read more
Indonesia, India & China Account for Almost 70% of Demand for Floating PV in ’22: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy A report released by Wood Mackenzie says that the global floating solar market is set to top 6 GW threshold by 2031. In a significant finding, the report adds that 15 countries are estimated to cross 500 MW of cumulative floating PV installations by 2031. These include China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam in the […] Read more
South Eastern Railway Invites Bids for 13.54 MW Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Eastern Railway (SER) has floated tenders that invite bids for the establishment of 13.54 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in railway zones. These are for the three states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal and will be achieved through public-private partnerships. As per the tender, the projects will have to be […] Read more
15 Solar Boats To Sail On Alappuzha Backwaters In Kerala Updated On Sun, May 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Just as solar-powered boats made their way into the Chilika Lake in Odisha on the eastern Indian coast, some western states now want to jump onto the bandwagon too. The latest development has come from Kerala, known for its numerous backwaters. The Kerala Water Transport Department has planned to introduce electric boats in its backwaters. […] Read more
NITI Aayog To Fix Electrification Targets For App-Based Vehicles Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian government’s think-tank NITI Aayog might soon introduce yearly electrification targets for mobile application-based vehicle service providers like Ola, Uber, and others, reports suggest. The move is aimed at speeding up the electrification of new fleets of vehicles by these players. According to the report, which is yet to be published, the Aayog has decided […] Read more
