IRENA Report on Global energy transformation: A roadmap to 2050 (2019 edition) Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Increased use of renewable energy, combined with intensified electrification, could prove decisive for the world to meet key climate goals by 2050. This study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights immediately deployable, cost-effective options for countries to fulfill climate commitments and limit the rise of global temperatures. The envisaged energy transformation would also […] Read more
Power Tariff Set For EV Charging Stations in Chandigarh Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In its first move, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has fixed tariff plan for electric vehicle charging stations in Chandigarh. Boosting the business side of adopting electric vehicles at various commercial and residential complexes, JERC has fixed a tariff plan for EV charging stations in Chandigarh. In its latest order, the regulatory commission has […] Read more
Energy Sector Yet to Realise the Full Potential of Intelligent Automation Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy and utilities sector is making increasing use of intelligent automation, including a significant rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) since 2017, but executives are underestimating its full potential with large scale projects taking a back seat, according to new research from the Capgemini Research Institute. The report highlights that the […] Read more
Capgemini Report on Intelligent Automation in Energy and Utilities Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy and utilities sector is making increasing use of intelligent automation, including a significant rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) since 2017, but executives are underestimating its full potential with large scale projects taking a back seat, according to new research from the Capgemini Research Institute. The study found that nearly half […] Read more
Vidarbha Farmers in Maharashtra to Get 3900 Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has launched a drive to provide solar farm pumps to Vidarbha’s farmers under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump Yojana (MSKY). According to Maharashtra State Electric Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) official, over 3,900 farmers will get the pumps soon. Around 50 of them have already been provided these pumps after the code restriction was lifted. […] Read more
Lendlease and Sacramento County Finalise PPA For 160 MW Solar Facility Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Rancho Seco Solar II is scheduled to begin construction later in 2019 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Lendlease, a leading international property and infrastructure group and the Sacramento County Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have jointly announced the execution of a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for Rancho Seco Solar II, their new […] Read more
Bentley Motors Commissions UK’s Largest Solar Carport Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar carport system is capable of reducing the company’s CO2 emissions by nearly 3,300 tonnes every year. Bentley Motors has raised its commitment to sustainable energy with the installation of the UK’s largest ever solar carport at its factory headquarters in Crewe, UK. This development implied that in the company’s centenary year, all the […] Read more
News Flash. No Disruptions in Renewables Ministry, as R.K. Singh Retains Portfolio Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy With the final list of ministers and their allocations finally out, the Indian renewable energy industry would have heaved a sigh of relief to see that no major faces are being changed. Shri R.K. Singh, who was handling the MNRE Ministry and Power Ministry earlier too, comes back as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
CERC Finalises 5th Amendment For Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has accepted all the proposals put forward in the draft fifth amendment of the deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalised the fifth amendment to its deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2019, will come into effect from June […] Read more