Bengaluru Commuters May Travel on Electric Buses in 5 Years Updated On Thu, Aug 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The authority has started an electric bus in 2014 on pilot bases but shut the service citing high costs. In a bid to reduce the environmental pollution caused by worn diesel buses, state’s Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara has affirmed that the authorities will discontinue the use of all diesel buses over the next five […] Read more
PM Modi to Launch FAME India II on September 7 Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 1st phase of FAME India scheme came into effect on 1st April 2015 in order to incentivize the mass adoption of electric/hybrid vehicles and to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and manufacturing eco-system. Enhancing India’s approach towards the use of hybrid and electric vehicles, PM Narendra Modi will launch the 2nd phase of FAME […] Read more
MSEDCL, MEDA Disagree over Solar Power Development Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy MSEDCL’s sister concern Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has been in comprehensive support to the solar developments with deciding to provide a subsidy on solar power from 2018-19. Maharashtra’s state-run electricity distribution company MSEDCL has been reluctant in supporting the development of solar power in the state by proposing a surcharge to be levied on […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Saurabh Bhandari, Founder & CEO, SolarMaxx Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with can you give our readers a brief overview of SolarMaxx including the vision behind its formation and its current role in the market? SolarMaxx, established in 2008, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high efficiency Solar PV Modules suitable for utility scale power plants as well as rooftop solar. SolarMaxx […] Read more
Gov’t Mulls to Subsidize EV Charging Infrastructure: Power Secretary Updated On Thu, Aug 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The government is expected to bring in thoughtful methods to feasibly produce chargers and stations and whether it needs subsidy. Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) would have expected delay but not deaf ears of the power ministry as it had asked a month ago that Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidy should be connected to […] Read more
PM Modi Presses upon Upgrading Farmers’ Income with Solar Power Scheme Updated On Fri, Aug 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power scheme aims at enhancing farmer’s living through boosting their income levels by allowing them to sell additional power to the grid through solar plants set up on their barren lands. During the Independence Day Speech, PM Narendra Modi has laid special emphasis on the application of the solar energy generation and announced […] Read more
EBRD May Extend $ 35.3 mn Loan for 30 MW Solar Park in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the PV Park is seen to help offset around 49,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lower reliance on power imports and related transmission losses. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is thinking to grant a loan of USD 35.3 million for 30 MW solar parks in Kazakhstan. Subsidy […] Read more
Global Solar Capacity to Reach 1 TW Mark by 2023 Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy China, India and Japan will account for the biggest share in the development of the capacity according to Solar Market Outlook Update for Q2 released by GTM Research. Leading information services provider in next-generation electricity systems, GTM Research declares global solar capacity to surpass 1 terawatt mark by 2023. Surprisingly, China, India and Japan will […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with S. K. SINGH, National Head (Solar), HPL Electric & Power Ltd Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please tell our readers more about HPL and its products & services. HPL Electric & Power Limited (HPL) is an established player in the electrical equipment industry. Since 1957 onwards, the company has become well known brand in the switchgear manufacturing. HPL’s product range is divided into four verticals namely – Metering Solutions, Switchgears, […] Read more