CERC Asks Regional Gencos To Be Prepared For Ancillary Services During Peak Demand Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest order, has asked the regional power generating stations under the control of state governments and other power stations to be prepared to render their ancillary services to counter the peak electricity demand. The peak demands are likely to increase with the country’s temperature rise. The central authority […] Read more
LGES, Hyundai Motor Form JV for $4.3 Bn Battery Manufacturing Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global EV conglomerates LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group have announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the USA by signing an MoU. Under the agreement, LGES and Hyundai Motor will produce EV batteries in the USA and further accelerate the electrification efforts of Hyundai Motor in North America. The signing […] Read more
Uber Green Set to Establish Presence In India Starting June 2023 Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ride-sharing app Uber Green is set to mark its entry into India in June 2023. The presence of the firm will be established first in the three cities of Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. The initiative will enable riders to book cabs that are all-electric and have zero tail-pipe emissions. At present, Uber Green is operational […] Read more
NLCIL Floats Tender for Qualified Coordinating Agency for 1400 MW Solar & Wind Power Plant Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has floated a tender for the engagement of a Qualified Coordinating Agency (QCA) for NLCIL 1400 MW solar and wind power plant at various places in Tamil Nadu in line with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission. The last date and time for the submission of physical cover and the online […] Read more
J&K Offers Mega Subsidies On Solar Panels, Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, in his latest announcement, said that the power consumers wishing to install rooftop solar in the state would get a 65 percent subsidy from the government. In comparison, those opting for solar-powered pumps would get up to 80 percent subsidy. With the latest move, the deployment of […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets Nod For Long-Term Solar Power Procurement At Rs 2.90/unit Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to procure solar energy from the state’s 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected intra-state solar projects (Phase-IX) at the rate of Rs 2.90 per kilowatt. The decision came after the discom moved the Commission seeking their approval. The discom, earlier […] Read more
PTC To Purchase 100 MW Solar Power From Brookfield Renewables Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy PTC India – that offers power trading solutions – has announced that it has inked an agreement with Brookfield Renewables. Under the scheme of things, PTC India will purchase 100 MW of solar energy from Brookfield on a long term basis. The agreement says that there is also an option to raise the power capacity […] Read more
Yes Bank Announces ‘YES KIRAN’ Solar Financing Scheme For MSMEs Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Private sector bank – Yes Bank, which has come back to life after an RBI led intervention – has come up with a novel lending proposition that will help expand the solar power systems in the country in decentralised manner. Yes Bank has announced the launch of its new lending scheme called ‘YES KIRAN’ under […] Read more
