RK Singh Approves LoUs by IREDA, PFC, REC to be Accepted for EMDs Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has approved a proposal for acceptance of LoU issued by IREDA, PFC & REC for EMD in tenders for developing renewable energy projects in the country RK Singh, the Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has approved a proposal for acceptance of Letter of Undertaking (LoU) issued by IREDA, PFC & […] Read more
Centre Planning EV Charging Points at 69K Petrol Pumps Across India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is mulling setting up at least one EV charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to boost e-mobility. The government is mulling setting up at least one electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to induce people to go for electric mobility. Besides, the government is also thinking of making it compulsory to […] Read more
Delhi’s IGI Airport Exploring Clean Energy Alternatives Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy DIAL which operates the IGI Airport is looking at alternative solutions for generating clean and green energy, a top company official has confirmed. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a joint venture which is led by the GMR Group, which operates the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the Capital is looking at alternative solutions […] Read more
Study Reveals Tipping Points to Drive Mainstream EV Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A major new study by Castrol has revealed the ‘tipping points’ to achieve mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across India to reveal the factors driving EV buying decisions. The report ‘Accelerating the EVolution’ […] Read more
UP Discoms Fined Rs 100 Per Connection For Smart Meter Fiasco of August 12 Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 12 last month, there was a widespread power outage across 1,58,000 houses with ‘smart’ meters in Uttar Pradesh, As it turned out, this was no ordinary outage, being a remotely activated ‘disconnection’ actually, caused by mismanagement at the distributor end. The cut placed the smart meters installed in all the houses firmly in […] Read more
US Energy Storage Market Sets Record for Deployments in Q2: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector saw its strongest Q2 on record for deployments, according to Wood Mackenzie and the US ESA’s latest report The United States energy storage sector saw its strongest second quarter on record for deployments. According to Wood Mackenzie and the U.S. Energy Storage Association’s (ESA) latest ‘US Energy Storage Monitor’ report, […] Read more
Tata Motors and Hyundai Win Bid to Supply 250 EVs to EESL Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL will procure 250 EVs from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India after the two firms were selected through an international competitive bidding process Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, has announced that it will procure 250 electric vehicles (EVs) from […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins 325 MW Onshore Wind Projects in Texas Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has been awarded two new onshore wind project sites in the state of Texas with a total installed capacity of 325 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded two new onshore wind project sites in the state of Texas with a total installed capacity of 325 MW. The projects include the […] Read more
Overall Electricity Demand Nearly at pre-Covid Levels: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is witnessing a gradual recovery and stood at 98 percent of the pre-COVID level in August 2020, finds ICRA The all India electricity demand is witnessing a gradual recovery and stood at over 96 percent of the pre-Covid level in July 2020 and further improved to close to 98 percent […] Read more