Praj Industries & Gevo USA to Collaborate on Production of Renewable Aviation Jet Fuels Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the pact, Praj will provide Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to 3rd parties using a process design package developed by Praj, which uses Gevo’s proprietary Isobutanol biocatalyst on sugary-based feedstock. Pune-based process and project engineering company, Praj Industries has signed a Construction License Agreement (CLA) with Gevo, Inc, USA to commercialise the […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
Amazon Announces 3 New Wind Projects for Powering Web Services Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon has committed three new renewable energy projects as part of its long-term goal to power all Amazon Web Services (AWS) global infrastructure with renewable energy. Online retail giant Amazon announced three new renewable energy projects as part of its long-term goal to power all Amazon Web Services (AWS) global infrastructure with renewable energy. Three […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Tipped to Become Largest Wind Market in the Middle East Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted that Saudi Arabia is set to become the largest market for wind power in the Middle East by early 2020s. According to the report ‘Middle East Wind Power Market Outlook, 2019-2028’, recently released by consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, developers in Saudi Arabia are expected to build 6.2GW of wind capacity […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
Over 90% of Electric 2Ws in India To Lose FAME II Subsidy: Report Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A shocking discovery has been made for the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturers, the much-awaited FAME II scheme eligibility criteria will see around 95% of the existing electric two-wheelers miss the subsidy support, says a report by CRISIL. On March 28, 2019, the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprise issued a notification, which laid out […] Read more
Success of FAME II, Other Measures Help in Realizing High EV Penetration by 2030: Niti Report Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog in its report said that, “According to the analysis, if FAME II and other measures – in public and private space – are successful, India could realize EV sales penetration of 30% of private cars, 70% of commercial cars, 40% of buses and 80% of two and three-wheelers by 2030.” On the back […] Read more
Norway’s GPFG Sovereign Fund Permitted to Invest $14Bn in Unlisted Renewables Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is allowing for the Government Pension Fund Global to be invested in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure under the dedicated environmental mandates. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), the world’s largest at more than $1 trillion, will soon be able to invest in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure projects, such as wind power plants and solar […] Read more
USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
