MNRE Seeks Comments on Draft Tender for Component-B of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has requested comments on the draft tender prepared by EESL for the installation of standalone solar pumps under component-B of KUSUM. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the PM-Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme under which standalone solar pumps are being installed with government financial support. During FY […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more
Small Hydro At Re-Invest 2020 Strives To Stay Relevant Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Caught between low cost solar power and wind, and the huge displacement and other environmental concerns of large hydro projects, small hydro tends to get missed out by policy makers. Especially as most potential here is limited to the hill states of Himachal especially, besides Uttarahand and now, Arunachal Pradesh. At RE-Invest 2020 though, where […] Read more
Association of Power Producers Request Financial Support From Finance Minister Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Association of Power Producers recently wrote to the Minister of Finance highlighting the concerns of power debtors and extended litigations that have been egging the power sector The Association of Power Producers (APP) recently wrote to Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the concerns of power debtors and extended litigations that have been egging […] Read more
EESL Appoints Mahua Acharya to Lead its Clean Energy Company ‘Convergence’ Updated On Thu, Nov 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has appointed Mahua Acharya to lead its new energy company ‘Convergence’ which is focused on delivering clean, affordable and reliable energy. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced the appointment of Mahua Acharya to lead a new energy company, […] Read more
EESL, Goa Renewable Energy Dept. Sign MOU For Green Convergence Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power and Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Goa, have signed a memorandum of understanding today (November 17) to discuss rolling out of India’s first Convergence Project in the State. The MoU was signed in the presence of R K […] Read more
Tata Power’s DSM Program Saves 6 GWh in Mumbai Distribution in FY20 Updated On Sat, Oct 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power’s Demand Side Management (DSM) program in Mumbai is a multi-dimensional, holistic and technology-driven approach with a focus on capacity building of the consumers towards energy management. DSM initiatives have always been unique offerings from the Utility considering that they always work behind the meter i.e. for end-user energy management. The firm started in […] Read more
Italy’s Fimer Unveils Strong EV Charging Portfolio for Global Markets Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy FIMER, the world’s fourth largest inverter manufacturer, that acquired ABB’s inverter business last year, has now unveiled a full suite of Electrical Vehicle (EV) chargers. The comprehensive new portfolio of residential and commercial chargers will front the firm’s effort to replicate success in solar inverters in the electric mobility segment. At the launch Gaetano Belluccio, […] Read more