Andhra Govt has Plans in Place to fit Electric Batteries in Autos Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra government is mulling replacing existing IC engines in autos with electric batteries in a move aimed at lowering pollution levels in the major cities. The Andhra Pradesh government is mulling replacing existing internal combustion (IC) engines in auto-rickshaws (autos) plying in the key districts of the state with electric batteries in a move aimed at […] Read more
EDPR Reaches Agreement for Co-Development of 900 MW Wind Farms Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy EDPR has an agreement with Ellaktor, the largest infrastructure group in Greece, for the joint development of onshore wind opportunities in the country EDP Renováveis, S.A. (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Ellaktor, the largest infrastructure group […] Read more
Iberdrola Acquires New Mexico and Texas Utility PNM Resources Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary AVANGRID, has announced the acquisition of PNM, the largest utility in New Mexico with operations in Mexico. Iberdrola, through its US controlled subsidiary AVANGRID, has announced the acquisition of PNM. This friendly transaction, recommended by PNM’s board of directors, will be effected via merger. PNM’s shareholders will receive $4.3 Bn […] Read more
MERC Begins E-Hearing on Mumbai Power Outage Issue Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. […] Read more
Discoms Could Save ~Rs 22K Cr due to Indexed RE Tariff: IEEFA & CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy “Our modelling shows that the Discoms could save up to Rs 21,880 crore over the next five-year period under a partially indexed tariff structure” The inflation indexation of tariffs for future solar capacity could provide much-needed financial respite to the distressed power distribution sector (Discoms) and help India move away from coal-fired power, according to […] Read more
EV Startup Etrio Enters Electric 3-Wheeler Segment With new Launch Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Etrio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under the brand name “Touro”. Etrio, one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) startups with the aim of electrifying intracity logistics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under […] Read more
More Jobs, More GDP & Lower Emissions With Green Recovery Plans: Study Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy If all major nations developed green recovery plans, global emissions would be lower and millions of new jobs would be created in the energy and transport sectors. If all major nations, including India, the US, UK, etc. developed strong plans for a green recovery from COVID-19, global annual emissions would be seven percent lower in 2030 than […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Policy to Promote DRE Livelihood Applications in Rural Areas Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to promote DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being proposed by MNRE The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that in order to promote Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being […] Read more
Solex Initiates Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Construction of its 1.5 GW PV Module Manufacturing Facility near Surat, Gujarat Updated On Tue, Oct 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solex Energy earmarked the commencement of this ambitious 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing facility by breaking ground at its factory site near Surat. A few months ago, Solex Energy Limited had announced the expansion of its solar module manufacturing facility to 1.5 GW. The pandemic and the resulting call for being ‘Atma Nirbhar’ had propelled […] Read more
