Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, President, Tata Power (Renewables) Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Our policymakers will have to create an effective regulatory framework for the development and installation of a widespread solar water pump network. It will be largely beneficial if our farmers are made aware of the many benefits that come along with the adoption of solar water pumps as well. Policymakers can also incentivize the use […] Read more
The Home Depot Expands Renewable Energy Initiatives Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will purchase enough wind energy from the Pretty Prairie Wind Project in Kansas to power about 40 stores for a year. CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change “A” list for cutting carbon emissions and alleviating climate risks. In this year’s CDP report, The Home Depot […] Read more
In Renewables, it’s No Less Than a ‘Revolution’ Underway in India. WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the World Sustainable Development Summit, India’s renewable push came up for appraisal, with everyone agreeing that it was no less than a revolution when seen from most metrics. At a panel chaired by Ajay Shankar of TERI, Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE, Vineet Mittal of the Avaada Energy Group representing the private sector, David Nelson […] Read more
Distributed Energy Projects Awarded $9.6 Mn by ARENA Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy These 12 projects and studies are expected to help in maximising the potential benefits of DER technologies owned by households and businesses. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian Government has awarded $ 9.6 million in funding to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into the […] Read more
Sign of the times. At Petrotech Expo, PM Speaks About Renewables Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The PM also said that signs of convergence between cheaper renewable energy, technologies and digital applications were also becoming evident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Petrotech Expo said that, globally the perception of energy consumption and supply is changing and nations are coming together to tackle climate change. “Winds of change are evident in the global energy arena. There […] Read more
Government of India has been making concerted efforts for Developing Energy Storage Technologies Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of India has been making concerted efforts for developing energy storage technologies for managing the variable generation from renewable energy sources, including solar power. In this regard, an Expert Committee chaired by Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has proposed draft National Energy Storage Mission that strives for leadership in the energy […] Read more
Govt. implements various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is already implementing various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy such as solar, wind, bio-power and small hydro power in the country. The details of major steps taken by the Government to attract investment in the renewable energy sector are as follows: – Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges […] Read more
Containerised Solar PV Solutions to Provide Clean Energy to Off-Grid Populations Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The containerised system can work as a grid-tied system where power is available and as an off-grid system where the grid is unavailable. Keeping in view the agenda of attaining universal electricity access by 2030, and to enable access to reliable and affordable energy, STEAG Energy Services has developed a containerised hybrid Solar PV solution […] Read more
Ignored in the Budget, The Renewables Sector Needs Marketing Lessons Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With the ‘Interim’ Budget finally, behind us, it’s a good time for the renewables sector to take a look at just why the sector was ignored, more or less, when it comes to any major policy announcements in the budget. Of course, blaming ‘interim’ would be an easy way out. It’s clearly not a case […] Read more