100KW Open Access Limit Not Applicable to Captive Consumers: MERC Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy It may be recalled that in May, the Ministry of Power has asked all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to notify green tariffs under the Green Energy Open Access Regulations. Heeding the request, MERC has introduced the draft notification on Green Energy Open Access. The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) DOA Regulations pave the way […] Read more
NTPC Issues EoI for Operation of Five Fuel Cell Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited is inviting Expression of Interest from electric bus operators for the operation of five fuel cell electric buses on Delhi Agra intercity route on lease basis. The tenure of leasing period is three years. However, the same may be extended on mutually agreed terms and conditions on completion of leasing period of three […] Read more
Pune Military College Becomes India’s First Carbon Negative Garrison Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune’s College of Military Engineering has commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant. With the commissioning of this plant, the college has augmented its solar power generation capacity to 7 MW. CME claims to be the first carbon negative military formation in India. The CME has undertaken several initiatives towards curbing its carbon footprint. Among […] Read more
The Top 5: Improbable Energy Storage Possibilities Turned into Reality Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The storage for renewable energy in particular has become one of the main talking points in the energy industry across the globe for the sake of transition to a green future. Intermittent energy sources like wind and solar power often lack the ability, or fall short in their capacity, to accommodate postponed usage. Thus, there […] Read more
RK Singh Criticises Selected Countries For Putting Trade Barriers Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister For New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has now targeted several countries which allegedly created trade barriers through several means to halt the growth of renewable energy. He said that such interventions often halted the global ambitions of countries to go net-zero. He also said that India too could put similar barriers. He, […] Read more
DOE Unveils $135 Million Investment to Propel Industrial Decarbonization in America Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a substantial investment of $135 million in 40 projects aimed at industrial decarbonization, crucial in driving the nation towards a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. By advancing transformative and innovative technologies, these projects will play a significant role in decarbonizing the U.S. industrial sector. “America’s industrial sector […] Read more
MNRE, MoP Launch New Mission ‘MAHIR’ To Locally Develop New Energy Solutions Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have jointly launched a National Mission to quickly identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously, at scale, for deployment within and outside India. The National Mission has been named ‘Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)’. It aims […] Read more
Himachal Govt & Oil India Join Hands to Develop New & Renewable Energy Sources Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The government of Himachal Pradesh and Oil India Ltd have entered into a partnership for the development of a framework for cooperation in harnessing new and renewable energy sources (NRES) in Himachal Pradesh. The MoU between the state government and OIL was signed in the presence of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Chief Minister of Himachal […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Updates Parliament On Progress With India’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power R.K. Singh made a slew of announcements in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, shining the light on the progress made in renewable energy in the country. Here is a look at some important of the relevant news related to renewables. Renewable Energy Installed As on 31.01.2023, the cumulative installed […] Read more
