India Will Need 125,000 sq.km. Land to Achieve Renewable Targets Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research article shows that the total land footprint needed to meet the renewable energy targets of India is large is 125,000 sq.km. A new research article, “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate Sustainable Development”, published in the scientific journal, Sustainability, shows that the total land footprint needed to […] Read more
Will ADITYA Succeed Where UDAY failed? Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Based on the stories that have come out so far, the following aspects of the proposed new scheme to clear India’s discom mess have emerged. Called ADITYA (Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana), the new scheme could be announced as early as February 1, with the union budget presentation. First, the scheme will reward performing discoms […] Read more
Need Transmission Infrastructure to Support Clean Energy Goals: Report Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted that without strategic expansion of transmission infrastructure, the ability to meet clean energy goals may be in jeopardy. A new report by WIRES, the international trade association that promotes investment in all aspects of the high voltage grid, highlights the concerns that without strategic and timely expansion of transmission infrastructure, the […] Read more
Volkswagen to Become World’s Largest EV Manufacturer by 2028 Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie expects Volkswagen to miss its target of 22 million EVs target, but in the process still become the leading EV manufacturer globally. The Volkswagen (VW) group has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Included in its roadmap for reaching this target is a plan to manufacture 22 million electric vehicles (EV) by 2028. […] Read more
IEA Launches its First in-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI Aayog has recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, in partnership with NITI Aayog, recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to […] Read more
Double the Share of Renewables to Achieve Energy Transition Goals Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The share of renewables in global power should more than double by 2030 to advance the global energy transformation, achieve SDGs according to IRENA. The share of renewables in global power should more than double by 2030 to advance the global energy transformation, achieve sustainable development goals and a pathway to climate safety, according to […] Read more
Energy Transformation can Employ 40 mn People in Renewables: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The renewables sector could employ more than 40 million people by 2050 under IRENA’s climate-safe energy path, according to a new report. The renewables sector could employ more than 40 million people by 2050 under the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) climate-safe energy path, according to a new report published by the Agency during its […] Read more
NSEFI Petitions to the Govt Against NTPC’s Tender Conditions Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC’s refusal to exempt small & medium enterprises from EMD for its solar power tender has seen NSEFI petition to the government seeking its intervention. State-owned NTPC’s refusal to exempt small and medium enterprises from earnest money deposits (EMD) for its solar power tender has riled an association of the solar energy industry which has […] Read more
RERC Tenders Seeking Consultants for RE Tariff Determination Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy RERC has issued a tender for the engagement of consultants to provide assistance in framing the tariff regulations for renewable sources The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the engagement of consultants to provide assistance in framing the ‘RERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff […] Read more
