CESL Tenders for 10 Million LED Lamps Under Gram UJALA Program Updated On Wed, Mar 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy A wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has invited bids from interested bidders for seeking private participation on a revenue-sharing basis for distributing 10 million LED Lamps under its Gram Ujala program. The last date to submit the bids is March 31, 2021, while a pre-bid meeting will […] Read more
Noon Energy’s Breakthrough Renewable Energy Storage Technology Lands $3M Seed Investment Updated On Wed, Mar 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Noon Energy Inc., developer of a revolutionary ultra-low-cost battery technology for long-duration energy storage, closed a $3 million Seed stage investment. Prime Impact Fund led the round and was joined by At One Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Xplorer Capital. “Long duration storage is the missing link to a fully renewable electric grid. This is a difficult challenge because storage times must be […] Read more
Bechtel Supports RE Technology to Accelerate UK Offshore Wind Generation Updated On Tue, Mar 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hexicon, Swedish floating windfarm developer and technology provider and Bechtel are partnering to deliver large-scale offshore floating wind projects along the British coastline and abroad. Bechtel is partnering with windfarm developer Hexicon to demonstrate innovative offshore wind technology for large-scale floating power generation projects off the coast of the U.K. The floating technology could be […] Read more
Renewables not Coal & Gas Should be Focus of Vietnam’s Latest PDP: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s draft PDP8 has failed to acknowledge the need of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix Vietnam’s recently published draft power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8) has failed to acknowledge the importance of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix, according to a new report from […] Read more
40% on Modules & 25% on Cells, MNRE to Impose BCD From April 1, 2022 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally finalised the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar PV cells and modules. As per an office memorandum, the Ministry is going to impose a 25 percent BCD on solar PV cells and 40 percent duty on solar modules without grandfathering of bid-out projects. However, […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amended Draft Policy for Promoting DRE Livelihood Applications Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications. The ministry has invited comments/suggestions from […] Read more
AVANGRID Offshore Wind JV Vineyard Wind 1 Achieves Key Regulatory Milestone Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy AVANGRID, Inc. confirmed today that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Vineyard Wind 1. The issuance of the FEIS is the final step before a Record of Decision (ROD) from BOEM, the last approval required for construction on the project to begin. The project […] Read more
Indian E-Rickshaw Market to Expand to $1.39 Billion by 2025: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy India witnessed an exponential growth of electric rickshaws (e-rickshaw) since they first entered the Indian public transportation network. An E-rickshaw has always been an easy to go and cheaper option for the short-distance daily commute. Their cost effectiveness has also made e-rickshaw the preferred option for an ever larger section of society. Now, according to […] Read more
Report Tries to Predict Hurdles That may Arise in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has built a 2050 energy model with almost net zero emissions, and then looked back at the hurdles which may arise along the way. The world will move from today’s global electricity generation of 24,219 TWh to a little over double this figure at 53,153 TWh per annum by 2050, with the […] Read more
