Gujarat’s Troubles with SKY Scheme a Lesson For all State Governments Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 saw a slew of state governments announce solar power schemes that would generate additional income for their farmers. There are many challenges to making this work on the ground, as the Gujarat Example shows. It was back in June 2018 that the Gujarat government launched its Suryashakti Kisan Yojana or SKY scheme. The scheme […] Read more
GE’s Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Prototype Operational in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cypress 5.3 MW prototype was installed in late 2018 and produced its first kilowatt in February 2019. GE Renewable Energy has announced that its prototype for the Cypress platform, the largest onshore wind turbine for GE in the field, has been successfully installed and is fully operational, producing power at a rated level of […] Read more
National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage Gets Cabinet Approval Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Mission will define the roadmap for transformative mobility in “New India” by introducing a sustainable mobility ecosystem and fostering Make-in-India to boost domestic manufacturing and employment generation in the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable […] Read more
World Bank and AfDB Commit $ 47 billion For African Climate Finance Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank and the African Development Bank have together committed close to $47 billion to African countries, for the period up to 2025 to fight climate change. In a significant announcement to provide much-needed financing for African countries likely to face the increasing effect of climate change, the funds’ pipe from the World Bank […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender For Development of Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the development of charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles. The scope of work has been divided into three sub-items which will be developed under the charging infrastructure. Sub Item A. BOQ for 4-Wheeler Charging Infrastructure Brief Scope of Work for the Subject Package: Complete Turnkey including […] Read more
UPERC Approves Charging Tariffs For Various Segments of EV Consumers Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the tariffs for electric vehicle charging in the state. The decision was made after the commission held a public meeting with stakeholders on the matter in the first week of March. Representatives from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), Mahindra and UP Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad, were part of the […] Read more
APEDB Signs Rs 200 Cr MoU With Urja Global For EV and Battery Manufacturing Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) and Urja Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a new plant for manufacturing high technology Lithium-Ion Batteries and electric vehicles for the electric mobility ecosystem. Through this MoU, Urja Global would invest Rs. 200 crore and shall create 250 direct and over 1000 indirect […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Cross 81 GW by 2024 Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global offshore wind energy market is expected to exceed more than 81,000 MW by 2024, growing at a CAGR of more than 25% in the given forecast period. A report by Market Research Engine said that the major driving factors of offshore wind energy market are its various advantages over its onshore counterpart is […] Read more
Suzlon Wins IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Suzlon Global Services Limited (SGSL), has won the 1st Prize for Service category at the prestigious IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2018. Suzlon Global Services Limited (SGSL), a 100% subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Ltd. won the 1st Prize for Service category at the prestigious IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2018. The stringent assessment […] Read more
