GERC Revises Tariff To Rs 2.57 For 700 MW Project Between SECI, GUVNL Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Electricity Regulation Commission (GERC) recently approved the power usage agreement signed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECIL). The agreement was undertaken for procurement of 700 MW power from their solar PV power plant that is to be set up under Ministry of New and Renewable […] Read more
New Rooftop Subsidy Only For Applications Post Feb 13-MNRE Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a fresh update on Geb 20, has declared that only applications received after Feb 13, 2024 will be considered for Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The move comes even as demand is expected to skyrocket for solar rooftops under […] Read more
Environmental Reason Behind Shift to EVs, Buyers In India Worried About Charging Time: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte shows that when it comes to the usage of electric vehicles battery-related concerns persist higher among Indian consumers. The study showed that around 43 percent of car buyers in India say the time required to charge an electric vehicle is one of the greatest concerns regarding EVs. […] Read more
Sembcorp RE Acquisition In China, India Rose By 42% YoY In 2023 Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) recently posted a strong performance for the year of 2023 (FY2023). They recently announced that they made a turnover of S$7.0 billion compared to S$7.8 billion in FY2022. Sembcorp said, “The group net profit before exceptional items (EI) grew 38% year-on-year to S$1.0 billion from S$739 million in FY2022, with higher […] Read more
Albania Commences Its First Utility-Scale PV Plant Using Sineng Inverters Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sineng a renewable energy product supplier recently connected the 140MW Karavasta solar plant, located in the Fier region of southern Albania, to the grid. The project delivers electricity to the transmission system and this project claims to be one of large photovoltaic projects in Albania and the Western Balkans. The project was awarded to Voltalia […] Read more
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries Acquires 228 MW Wind Assets In India Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Singapore-based renewable energy company Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has announced that it has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital in two special purpose vehicles (SPVs) of Leap Green Energy Private Limited. The SPVs own 228MW of operational wind assets in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and […] Read more
PM Set To Inaugurate RE Projects At UP Global Investors Summit Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his plans to launch 14 thousand projects across the state worth more than 10 Lakh crore rupees on his visit to Uttar Pradesh (UP). UP has earlier this year released a tender inviting bids for procurement of solar power on a long-term basis through a tariff-based competitive bidding process (TBCB). […] Read more
Assam Cuts Electric Vehicle Tax By 2 Percent Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Assam Government introduced 2% reduction in Motor Vehicle Tax and exemptions on registration fees for new electric vehicles in its recently released budget document for the 2024-25 session. State Government reviewed their commitment in last year’s budget, “The Apun Bahan scheme has been launched, providing male employees a 2% interest subsidy for diesel/petrol vehicles and […] Read more
Karnataka Tops List With Most EV Charging Stations In India, Reveals BEE Data Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent revelation by the Union Ministry of Power, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) stated that the southern state of Karnataka has grabbed the top position as far as electric vehicle charging stations are concerned. The data said that the state now has 5,059 EV charging stations. According to a release from the […] Read more
