SMEV Demands Rs 20,000 Cr for Promoting EVs in India Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy SMEV expects the government to target at least one million EVs in top-10 most-polluted cities across India. Electric vehicle makers’ body Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has asked for an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore in the next two years for promoting EVs in the country and also urged the government to impose a “notional green cess” […] Read more
BHEL to Set Up EV Charging Points on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is pushing for greater use of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution and cut dependence on oil imports. State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it will set up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. “The establishment of EV chargers at regular intervals over the entire […] Read more
EESL Appoints Director (Projects) and Director (Commercial) Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Venkatesh Dwivedi has assumed charge as Director (Projects) and S Gopal has assumed charge as Director (Commercial). Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced the appointments of Venkatesh Dwivedi as Director of Projects, and the appointment of S. Gopal as […] Read more
SECI Issues Notice Inviting Tenders for RE Projects with Storage at Lakshadweep Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Project aims at powering the electricity supply of the inhabited islands in Lakshadweep partly or wholly through RE sources. The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for the deployment of Renewable Energy Projects under its ownership at Lakshadweep Islands. The projects will be developed under a […] Read more
Nissan Unveils New and Improved EV Leaf e+ with 350 km Range Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s 62 kWh battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. Japanese automaker Nissan ‘s Leaf has been on the EV market for a while now and holds a considerable share of the market. But with just 150 miles of range available, it was […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for Smart Metering Infrastructure at its TSTPS Township Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is January 28, 2019, and the technical bids will open on January 30, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender inviting on-line bids from eligible bidders for the development of an advanced smart metering infrastructure and system integration at its township of Talcher Super Thermal […] Read more
3 Central Railway Stations Go Green as Indian Railways Bets on RE Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The three stations where solar panels have been installed are Roha, Pen and Apte stations on the Panvel-Roha route of Central Railways. The Indian Railways has taken another big step towards clean energy and energy conservation, as a part of its mission to utilize cost-effective renewable energy. According to a press release issued by Central […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Sight for 30 GW Renewables in Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is planning a Rs 2,20,000 crore investment in the renewable energy sector to produce 30 GW of renewable energy during the next 10 years. By 2022, the state government aims to increase the generation of renewable energy to 53% of the total power production in the state, from a current 28% said […] Read more
Composite Insulators Market to exceed $2.5 Bn by 2024 Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Composite Insulators Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than USD 1.5 Billion to over USD 2.5 Billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. The global composite insulators market is expected to gain major traction on account of the fact that the world […] Read more
