Odisha Gets on With the EV Transition, Plans to Introduce Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed. The state government of Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed on […] Read more
Report Projects India Will Exceed its Paris Agreement Target Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has projected that India is likely to obtain 63% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (including hydro) by 2029-30, and exceed its Paris Agreement target of 40%. A new report has projected that India is likely to obtain 63% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (including […] Read more
SECI Amends 2 GW Tender Under CPSU-II Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has amended its RfS for setting up of 2 GW solar projects in India under the CPSU scheme phase-II for a second time. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has amended its Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of 2 GW grid-connected solar PV power projects in India (Tranche-I) under the CPSU […] Read more
Investments in RE Doubled Over Last 5 Years, Surpass Coal in 2018: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable market doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed coal. According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable energy market have doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed the capital expenditure in […] Read more
Georgia Power Gets Approval for 2260 MW RE Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Georgia Power 2019 IRP includes energy storage projects, 2,260 MW more renewable generation by 2024, and approval of its environmental compliance strategy Georgia Power 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which was unanimously approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), includes energy storage projects, 72 percent (2,260 MW) more renewable (solar, wind and biomass) generation […] Read more
Captive Power Producers in Rajasthan Stand Together Against Duty Hike Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150%, representatives from energy-intensive sectors in Rajasthan are knocking on the doors of various government departments Rattled by the Rajasthan government’s decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150 percent, representatives from energy-intensive sectors like cement, textile, mining, etc have come together […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 2 MW PV Projects at J&K Army Posts Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 2 MW PV projects at army posts in Jammu and Kashmir The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting […] Read more
Government Agencies Should Continue to Show Desire for the Commenced Projects: Amruth Puttappa Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, the Indian solar market bounced back from the sluggish year of 2018. With the climate agreement in place and an estimated global investment of $2.8 billion in Q1 2019, there is no doubt that there is a huge scope. We are going through a positive phase. All government bodies are working towards our ambitious […] Read more
5X Increase in Renewable Jobs in 5 Years- Skills Council Report Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and wind industry, up from 19,800 workers in 2014. Of these, 12,400 new workers were employed in FY19 and 30,000 new workers were employed in FY18 by utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, and wind […] Read more
