Delhi Govt Agencies Begin Planning for Citywide EV Charging Network Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy All government agencies in Delhi will carry out a comprehensive planning exercise to identify locations for setting up public EV charging stations. All government agencies in Delhi including the three MCDs, NDMC, DDA, PWD, transport department, DTC, DMRC, and DSIIDC will carry out a comprehensive planning exercise over the next two weeks to identify concessional […] Read more
UP Govt Working on Installation of 8000 Solar Borewells in the State Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The UP Government plans on installing 8,000 solar-powered borewells in the state, almost 35 percent of them would come up in the Purvanchal district. The State Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has announced that it plans on installing 8,000 solar-powered borewells in the state in the coming days. As per the details provided almost 35 percent […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
APAC Power Sector Could Attract $1.5 Tn in Investments by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that the power generation sector in APAC could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending 2030. The latest report by research agency Wood Mackenzie shows that the power generation sector in the Asia Pacific (APAC) could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarifications for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued clarifications sought by a few State Implementing Agencies on certain issues relating to the implementation of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent notification has issued clarifications on certain issues relating to the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. […] Read more
DERC Cuts Fixed Charge for Unutilised Capacity by C&I Segment Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a relief to C&I consumers, DERC has slashed fixed charges for unutilised capacity of sanctioned load by Rs 125 for the lockdown months of April and May In a relief to industrial and commercial (C&I) consumers, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has ordered for the slashing of fixed charges for unutilised capacity […] Read more
Performance-Based Financial Mechanism for MNRE’s CST Scheme: GERMI Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new study has found that MNRE’s off-grid and decentralised CST scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism A new study has found that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE’s) off-grid and decentralised concentrated solar thermal (CST) scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism instead of the capital subsidy that was being provided earlier by […] Read more
Andhra Govt to go Ahead with DBT of Free Power Scheme for Farmers Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Govt has decided to go ahead with the DBT of Dr. YSRC free power scheme to farmers, despite heavy criticism from the opposition parties. The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to go ahead with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Dr. YSRC free power scheme to farmers, despite heavy criticism from the opposition parties. Energy minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy has […] 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