Budget 2020 and Renewables. An Evolving Story Updated On Sun, Feb 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the longest budget speech in history, the Finance Minister , Ms Nirmala Sitharaman managed to find a mention of the renewable sector, especially solar, at the beginning, middle and end, as it turned out. While the mention in the beginning was for the energy needs of farmers and the role of solar power, the […] Read more
Will ADITYA Succeed Where UDAY failed? Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Based on the stories that have come out so far, the following aspects of the proposed new scheme to clear India’s discom mess have emerged. Called ADITYA (Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana), the new scheme could be announced as early as February 1, with the union budget presentation. First, the scheme will reward performing discoms […] Read more
TERI Develops Blockchain-Enabled Prototype for Solar Power Trading Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy TERI has developed a prototype platform to facilitate peer-to-peer trading of solar energy among consumers in the same neighbourhood. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has announced that it has developed a platform to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions of solar energy among consumers in the same neighbourhood. The prototype which utilises blockchain for the execution of […] Read more
EESL Tenders for Procurement of 100 MW Solar PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the procurement of 100 MW solar PV modules for the state of Maharashtra. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (325 W rated) for the state of Maharashtra. The last date […] Read more
ADB Provides $250 mn to EESL to Expand Energy Efficiency Investments in India Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a loan of USD 250 million as part of an assistance package to EESL to expand energy efficiency investments in India. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 250 million as part of an assistance package to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector energy service company, […] Read more
€6.9 bn EIB Backing for Renewables, Sustainable Transport and Innovation Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB has agreed to support EUR 6.9 billion of new financing to improve renewable energy, sustainable transport, social housing, communication, etc. The Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to support EUR 6.9 billion of new financing. This includes backing new investments across Europe and around the world to improve renewable energy, sustainable […] Read more
Delhi Discom to Trial Solar Power Trading Among Consumers Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi based Discom BRPL has announced that it will launch a block-chain based platform on trial basis for consumer-to-consumer solar power trading. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), one of the power distribution companies (Discom) in Delhi which caters to nearly 2.6 million customers in South and West Delhi has announced that it will launch a […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, Zoomcar Collaborate to Run O&M Fleet on EVs Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy “Through this initiative, we aim to support and complement the government’s strategy and strive to reduce dependency on petrol/ diesel vehicles and shift to electric vehicles,” said Banga. With an aim to further increase its contributions towards clean & green technology initiatives, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (Tata Power-DDL) has joined hands with Zoomcar, a […] Read more
Indian’s Policy for Manufacturing Tech Products is Bit Complicated: V Kamath Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy We would love to make in India but the skill sets required and Indian’s policy for manufacturing technological products is bit complicated to be easily available. Also, our global production unit is getting expanded for the world market, so no plans in near future of manufacturing in India, says Vishwanath Kamath, Managing Director, Fronius India […] Read more
