Is Maharashtra Ready For ‘Renewable Only’ Capacity Creation? Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Coronavirus pandemic might have achieved what no amount of push from well meaning people did. Force one of India’s top Industrialised states, Maharashtra, to consider a full stop on fresh thermal energy capacity creation in the state. A report in the Economic Times quotes Maharashtra Energy minister Nitin Raut saying that no more thermal […] Read more
Indian Scientist Working on Generating Clean Fuel From Algae Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy While fossil fuels deplete, the fuel potential of algae residing in the vast marine environment surrounding India remains unexplored. Low-cost biodiesel from micro algae of marine origin may soon turn a reality, thanks to the efforts of a scientist who is working on biotechnological studies and tools for increasing the lipid accumulation in micro algae for biodiesel […] Read more
Gadkari Promotes Pilot Electric Buses Projects With Private Investments Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari recently promoted a pilot project to run electric buses with private investment, stating that if anyone is ready to invest in India, we can give him a pilot project for a city, where they can run their buses on electricity. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently promoted a pilot project to run electric buses with private investment. […] Read more
Mahindra Partners With Israel’s REE Automotive to Develop EVs Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra & Mahindra has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial EVs. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced that it has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial electric vehicles (EVs). The Mumbai-based firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) […] Read more
TERI Makes the Case for Rs 40 Lakh Crore Green Stimulus Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy TERI has proposed to revive the Indian economy by exploiting the potential of around Rs 40 lakh crore in green energy projects over the next 10 years The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has proposed to revive the Indian economy by exploiting the potential of around Rs 40 lakh crore in clean energy projects over […] Read more
A Wireless Device Creating Fuel From Sunlight, CO2 and Water Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, CO2, and water into a carbon-neutral fuel, without any additional electricity. Researchers have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into a carbon-neutral fuel, without requiring any additional components or electricity. The device, developed by a team from the University of […] Read more
CERC Awards Compensation to Avaada Updated On Tue, Aug 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Avaada Clean Energy had petitioned to consider implementation of safeguard duty as change in law The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favor of Avaada Clean Energy Private Limited in a case regarding a 5 MW solar PV project executed under Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)’s Defense program. Avaada Clean Energy had […] Read more
BERC Issues Draft Regulations to Determine RE Tariffs Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 is up for comments The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has issued Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020. The draft is up for comments from stakeholders and interested parties up to September 25, 2020. BERC […] Read more
HERC Proposes Reverse Auction for Transmission Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HERC has asked for comments regarding threshold cost after which bidding route will be followed The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed introducing reverse auction method to award projects related to setting up of transmission infrastructure. A discussion paper has been prepared by HERC that sheds light on how reverse bidding for transmission projects […] Read more
