MNRE Invites Proposals for Testing Hydrogen Fuel Buses in NCR Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited preliminary project proposals for pilot demonstration of 4 hydrogen fuel cell powered buses in the Delhi-NCR region. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting R&D and demonstration projects in hydrogen and fuel cells area, this includes several projects for development and demonstration of hydrogen fuelled vehicles. A pilot […] Read more
CEA Predicts 6-Fold Increase in RE Capacity by 2029-30 Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority predicted the rise in renewable energy capacity but said coal will still lead in power generation The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s power-planning body, in a report said that India’s renewable energy capacity will sprint ahead and multiply almost six-fold in the next decade, while the share of coal-fired plants in […] Read more
IFC Lends $35 mn to Promote Green Projects in Costa Rica Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has signed a loan of US$ 35 million to incentivise the issuance of a green bond by Davivienda Costa Rica, the third largest private bank in Costa Rica The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed a loan of US$ 35 million to support and incentivise the issuance […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
SECI Refuses to Lower Tariffs for Andhra Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has refused to lower tariffs for 400 MW electricity supplied from a solar park at Galiveedu Mandal in district Kadapa to APSPDCL State-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has refused to lower tariffs for 400 MW electricity supplied from a solar park at Galiveedu Mandal in district Kadapa to Andhra Pradesh South Power […] Read more
Amplus to Invest Rs 500 cr for 100 MW Solar Project in UP Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy is going to invest Rs 500 crore for its second open access solar project of 100 MW in district Deoria of Uttar Pradesh. Amplus Energy has announced an investment of Rs 500 crore for its second open access solar project of 100 MW in district Deoria of Uttar Pradesh. The project will be […] Read more
Integrating Wind & Solar in Existing Grid Effectively Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The green initiatives in Union budget 2019 focus on renewable energy, air pollution, water, and solid waste management for a sustainable future. That makes the integration of renewable energy like solar and wind in existing national grid a must to achieve India’s target of 175GW in renewable energy capacity by 2022. But the variability and […] Read more
Energy Horizons 2019: The Curtailment Issue Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy On day 2 of Energy Horizons 2019, a session titled ‘Circumventing the Challenge of Grid Adoption” was actually a session about the challenge of curtailment of renewable power by Discoms. A topic so sensitive, that even calling it that is an issue, apparently. Thankfully, a healthy discussion did follow, although a solution was still elusive […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
