As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
Daqo New Energy Announces 112,800 MT Polysilicon Agreement with LONGi Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Daqo New Energy has announced that it has signed a three-year 112,800 MT ultra-high-purity polysilicon supply agreement with LONGi Daqo New Energy, a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, has announced that it has signed a three-year 112,800 MT ultra-high-purity polysilicon supply agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology (LONGi), the […] Read more
ICAT and IESA Bring 3rd International EV Conclave Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) are jointly organising the 3rd International EV conclave on Aug 9, 2019. The Electric Vehicle (EV) sector is rising in India and after the sops announced in Budget 2019, it can be a game-changer for the industry. The infrastructure development of (EVs) has […] Read more
UNIDO, NISE to Cooperate on Skill Development in Solar Thermal Sector Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy An agreement has been signed between NISE and UNIDO to initiate a skill development programme in the solar thermal energy sector. An agreement has been signed between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to […] Read more
India Mulls Subsidies for Battery Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is in the process of zeroing down a direct subsidy plan for battery manufacturing in the country. The government is working on a direct subsidy plan of about Rs 700 crores which will aim to attract Indian as well as foreign firms to play a part in domestic manufacturing of batteries. Benefits such […] Read more
IRENA and UNFCCC Join Forces to Accelerate RE as Climate Solution Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNFCCC are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. The […] Read more
Setting up of Renewable Projects Without PPAs: NTPC Chairman Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh has suggested setting up of renewable projects without PPAs, amid the recent rows between discoms and developers for renegotiating tariffs. Amid a row between discoms and clean energy developers over the renegotiation of the tariff, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh on Friday suggested setting up of renewable projects without power purchase […] Read more
Tata Power, Tata Motors to Setup 300 EV Charging Stations in 5 Cities Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy These charging stations will be installed in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad by the end of the financial year 2020. Tata Group’s two leading arms i.e. electric utility giant Tata Power and automotive manufacturer Tata Motors have entered into a partnership to install 300 fast charging stations across five key cities. These charging stations […] Read more
Maruti Backs CNG, Hybrid Before Pure EV to Reduce Oil Imports & Pollution Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Maruti Suzuki has said that usage of green technologies like CNG and hybrid cars, should be encouraged in order to cut oil imports and reduce air pollution. The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has said that usage of all kinds of green technologies, including CNG and hybrid cars, should be encouraged in order to cut oil […] Read more
