The Discom Love For EV charging Versus Rooftop Solar Illustrates The Challenge For Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy As the world moves well into 2022, possibly one of the hottest years in a lifetime for most people on the planet, it is an important time for introspection here in India. Introspection is needed on just why and how we missed our renewable energy targets, especially those pertaining to solar power. After all, 2022 […] Read more
Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat has topped the Niti Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 (SECI) among larger states, which is aimed at ranking states and Union territories (UTs) on six parameters including discoms’ performance, energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives. With reference to clean energy, particularly solar energy, Gujarat is racing to become number one with a […] Read more
Toyota-Maruti Suzuki’s Upcoming electric SUV Will Run 500 km in Single Battery Charge Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are developing a midsized electric SUV, which will be the duo’s first substantial entry into the electric vehicles’ market. The five-seater SUV built on skateboard architecture known as 27PL, derived from Toyota’s 40PL, will be powered by localized battery and other body parts. The EV will be fitted with […] Read more
1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity to be added in 2022-23: Ind body Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Wind energy capacity addition during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and will be about 2,000-2,500 MW in the next year, a top wind turbine industry body official said on Thursday. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity that was added in the country was about 883 MW, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association […] Read more
Rajasthan at 2nd position in achieving rooftop solar power target Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rajasthan is at No. 2 position in achieving the target for implementing rooftop solar power projects in the country, according to recent media reports. Gujarat, which was given a target of 3200 MW, has achieved 54%, while Rajasthan has set up 33% of the allocated 2300 MW capacity. In terms of capacity by February 2022, […] Read more
RUMSL Tenders For 750 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited, (RUMSL), the JV between SECI and the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN) has come out with a fresh tender on behalf of Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited. The new tender for hybrid wind+solar bids amounting to 750 MW is the largest such tender from the body since […] Read more
IEX March’22 Update-Green Trading Contracts, High Avg. Solar Prices Of Rs 5.64/unit Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved 9,605 MU volume in March’22 comprising 8,702 MU in the conventional power market, 392 MU in the Green Power Market and 511 MU (5.11 lac Certificates) in the REC Market registering 16% YoY volume growth across all market segments. The volumes in the Green Power market as well as […] Read more
Himachal Government Hikes State Subsidy to Rs 6,000/kW for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Himachal Pradesh has proposed to increase the subsidy for grid connected rooftop solar power installations in the state. The move is aimed to encourage the domestic players and households to adopt and install solar power systems. HIMURJA said that the subsidy will be increased from Rs 4,000 for every kilowatt to […] Read more
Kochi Metro gets 51% of its Power Supply from Solar Installations Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMPL) has commissioned a 1.8 MW solar power plant at its coach depot in Muttom. Post commissioning, Kochi Metro has announced that the power is helping the metro operator to meet 51% of its total power requirements from solar energy. Fallow land near the Muttom depot has been utilized for solar […] Read more