University of Birmingham Teams up with ARAI on Transport Research Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The University of Birmingham and ARAI have signed an MoU agreeing to identify joint research interests in the transport sector including EVs. The University of Birmingham and The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) based in Pune, India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to identify joint research interests in the fields of […] Read more
State-Owned and Private Discoms on two Ends of the Spectrum: ICRA Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The credit profile of the state-owned Discoms continues to remain stressed, while that of several privately-owned Discoms remains healthy The credit profile of the state-owned distribution utilities (Discoms) continues to remain stressed due to higher level of technical & commercial (AT&C) losses compared to regulatory norms, inadequate tariffs in relation to their cost of supply […] Read more
Renewable Energy Integration is India’s Next Big Challenge: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India already has 93 GW of on-grid variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity as of January 2021. Now, one of the next big challenges for India’s electricity sector is battery storage, green hydrogen, and flexible coal-fired power generation into the electricity grid i.e. […] Read more
Tata Power DDL Launches Live P2P Solar Energy Trading Pilot in Delhi Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The first live solar energy trading project has been launched in Delhi, spearheaded by Tata Power DDL and Australian tech firm Power Ledger India’s rapid adoption of renewable energy has been bolstered with the rollout of the first live solar energy trading project in Delhi, spearheaded by Tata Power DDL, a leading power distribution utility serving a populace […] Read more
As Solar Spreads, Shrinking Space for Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy It was one of the lesser noticed misses caused by the 2020 pandemic. In fact, we had predicted it in our own January 2020 issue. When Solar capacity would overtake wind in India. But come 2021, and wind energy has finally been overtaken. The news, when it was finally confirmed, couldn’t have been announced with […] Read more
Maha Regulator Dismisses BEST Plea For ‘Limited Open Access’ Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order published just before the weekend started last week, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition by BEST, one of two Mumbai discoms, wherein BEST had requested for allowing limited Open Access in its area of supply and for determining and allowing Open Access charges and other fees and charges. […] Read more
CESL Supports Delhi government’s EV Adoption, Aim for 1,000 Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Since the Delhi Government is pushing EV adoption in the state so hard, it has mandated all its departments, autonomous bodies, and grantee institutions to shift their existing fleet of hired conventional fuel vehicles to electric variants within six months. Unitedly, the Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), has announced support for the Delhi government’s switch […] Read more
Programme Officer (Solar Energy) Updated On Sat, Feb 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Duties and Responsibilities: The Renewable Energy (solar) Programme Officer will support the ISA through the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on renewable energy(solar) needs and opportunities specifically in relation to solar energy. The Programme Officer will report either to the Director, Programme or the Director of Technology and Innovation and be responsible for the […] Read more
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Incumbent will be responsible for : The Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluations plans, strategies and activities for the various projects and activities developed within ISA. He/she will also have a key role for the due reporting process with the objective of systematically […] Read more
