Govt Set to Divest its 100% Stake in CEL; Invites EoI by Mar 16 Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy After BPCL and Air India, government is now set to privatise its solar products manufacturer Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) and invited bids for selling its 100 percent shareholding with management control. The last date for interested parties to submit the bids is March 16, 2020. CEL is a Government of India Enterprise under the Department of […] Read more
CADD Centre Launches 12 Courses in EV Technology Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy CADD Centre, Asia’s largest network of engineering design-training institutes, has launched 12 courses in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology. CADD Centre, Asia’s largest network of engineering design-training institutes, has launched courses in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology. The courses cover the entire spectrum of this emerging field, covering design, manufacturing, repair, maintenance and setting up the charging […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Expanded in new Budget to Cover 20 Lakh Farmers Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the expansion of PM KUSUM Scheme under which 20 lakh farmers will now be provided with funds to set up standalone solar pumps. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2019, while presenting the latest budget has announced the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM […] Read more
Energy Storage Industry Sees New Opportunities in Sitharaman’s Budget 2020 Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Welcoming the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2020, which was tabled in the parliament today, the energy storage industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has sought numerous opportunities in this year’s Budget for the energy storage sector. From Sitharaman’s second Union Budget, the energy storage industry analyzed that it will not only provide […] Read more
Evergy to Reduce Emissions by 80%, Adds 660 MW Wind Energy to Portfolio Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Evergy has announced that it will expand its wind energy portfolio by 660 MW, and reduce carbon output by 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050. Evergy, an American investor-owned utility operating in Kansas, has announced with the Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly that it will expand its wind energy portfolio by 660 MW, and reduce […] Read more
UPS Invests in Arrival, Commits to 10,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPS Ventures has completed a minority investment in Arrival, and also announced a commitment to purchase 10,000 electric vehicles United Parcel Service or UPS, an American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company has announced that its venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has completed a minority investment in Arrival, which makes electric vehicle (EV) platforms and purpose-built […] Read more
Tata Motors Nexon EV Debuts in India; Starting Price at Rs 13.99 Lakhs Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Redefining the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Tata Motors on Tuesday launched the country’s own electric SUV ‘Nexon EV’ at an introductory price starting from Rs 13.99 lakhs (ex-showroom price at all India). Backed by Tata uniEVerse, Tata Motors is closely working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata […] Read more
Envision Energy Commissions two Wind Projects in Gujarat Worth 232.5 MW Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Envision Energy has successfully commissioned two wind energy plants in the state of Gujarat with a combined generation capacity of 232.5 MW. Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy has announced that it has successfully commissioned two wind energy plants in the state of Gujarat with a combined generation capacity of 232.5 MW. The contracts involved […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more