Odisha Targeting 1500 MW of Solar Generation Capacity by 2022 Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of 1500 MW solar power capacity by 2022. The coastal state of Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of achieving 1500 MW of solar power […] Read more
Valid PPAs Before Aug 1 to get Exemption on Higher Duty on Imports Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar projects with valid PPAs before August 1, 2020, will be exempted from the proposed higher import duty on solar equipment and components. Solar power developers, that are still on course or in the process of starting work on the development of new solar projects in the country might be exempted from paying the newly proposed […] Read more
Plans in Place to More Than Triple Local Solar Manufacturing Capacity Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has proposed a major push to domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in the country that would completely eliminate the need for imports The central government has proposed a major push to domestic manufacturing of renewable energy (solar) equipment in the country that would completely eliminate the need for imports, particularly from countries such as China. As part of […] Read more
CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […] Read more
AIPEF Requests all CMs to Reject the Electricity Amendment Bill Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy AIPEF has urged all CMs to reject the Electricity Amendment Bill saying that the new amendments will weaken the authority of states in the power sector. The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged all chief ministers (CMs) to reject the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 saying that the draft amendments in the new bill will weaken the authority […] Read more
Future of Residential Solar: Post Covid Period Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Till Dec 2019, India was having 757 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity by the residential segment, out of 5440 MW of rooftop solar (RTS). As per Phase II of Grid connected RTS implementation plan by MNRE released in Aug 2019 last year, India has set for itself a modest and calculated target of 4GW […] Read more
UAE’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Plan Will Focus on Sustainable Economic Growth Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The UAE’s post-COVID-19 recovery plan will focus on sustainable economic growth, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said today at a virtual event for Masdar employees. Masdar is playing a leading role both in food security and in renewable energy development, where it is supporting “building a greener, healthier […] Read more
MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […] Read more
Bank of America Signs Another Solar Deal, This Time in Texas Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Bank of America has announced today its first 10-year structured renewable energy agreement with Reliant for solar power in Texas. Bank of America has announced today its first 10-year structured renewable energy agreement for solar power in Texas. In partnership with Reliant, an NRG Energy company, the deal will contribute to Bank of America’s commitment […] Read more
