New RE Policy in Maharashtra to Attract Rs 75,000 Cr Investments: Raut Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The new RE policy of Maharashtra will attract investments of Rs 75,000 crore in the state per Energy Minister Nitin Raut. The new renewable energy (RE) policy of Maharashtra will attract investments to the tune of Rs 75,000 crore in the state according to state Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister Nitin Raut. The minister made the […] Read more
Corporate Renewable PPAs in India may Increase in 2021: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. A new report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. The report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), shows […] Read more
CM Sawant Inaugurates 1st Public EV Charging Station Installed in Goa by CESL Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant has inaugurated the first public EV charging unit, as part of the Green Goa Initiative. The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant has inaugurated the first public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging unit, as part of the Green Goa Initiative. The EV charger has been installed by […] Read more
CDC Announces $30 Mn Green Lending Facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy CDC has announced a USD 30 million facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Limited through its directed green lending facility. CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a USD 30 million facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Limited (TCCL), through CDC’s directed green lending facility. This first of its kind facility will […] Read more
RE Plus Storage is Cost Competitive With new Coal Plants in Tamil Nadu: Report Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new economic viability analysis reveals that RE along with battery storage in Tamil Nadu is cost-competitive with new coal power plants. A new economic viability analysis reveals that renewable energy (RE) along with battery storage in Tamil Nadu is cost-competitive with new coal power plants. The report finds the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) […] Read more
India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With the IEA Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the IEA members and the Government of India was signed on Jan 27. The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the International Energy Agency (IEA) members and the Government of India was signed on January 27, 2021, to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation, and enhance global energy security, stability and […] Read more
Researchers Propose Zinc Based, Low-Cost Anode Free Batteries Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The researchers, Yunpei Zhu, Yi Cui, and Husam N. Alshareef from ACS’ Nano Letters, decided to make a battery in which a zinc-rich cathode is a sole source for zinc plating onto a copper current collector, for energy storage systems. While conventional lithium-ion batteries work efficiently enough but, the problem with those is the limited amount of […] Read more
Electric Buses Start Off In Andaman, Supporting Emissions Clean Up Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands flagged-off a fleet of 14 electric buses on Republic Day. The project for 40 electric buses is being executed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN Limited), a 100 percent subsidiary of NTPC Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
MNRE Extends Last Date for BIS Testing to June 30, 2021 Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responding to pleas by multiple manufacturers and trade bodies, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the last date for self certification for SPV (Solar) inverters has been extended yet again from December 31 2020 to June 30, 2021 now. This is subject to the condition that relevant manufacturers will have valid IEC […] Read more
