CCEA Approves Launch of Rs 34,422 Crore KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total central financial support provided under the scheme would be Rs. 34,422 crore. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW […] Read more
Argentina Signs Framework Agreement of ISA Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Argentina has become the 72nd country to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the official three-day visit of Argentinian President Mauricio Macri to India by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the presence of ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy. “A new partner in the Alliance. Foreign […] Read more
Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diesel Locomotive Works has converted two WDG3A Diesel Locos into a Twin Electric WAGC3 loco of 10,000 HP. Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his […] Read more
Review of a PV Plant Featuring Single-Axis Trackers Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Soltec, a leading manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers and related services in large-scale projects, supplied 162 MW of complete tracker equipment to a PV power plant located in Northeast Brazil. The project counts with 5,368 units of the innovative independent-row tracker. Eliminating array-gaps at all pile mounting locations, SF7 achieves complete tracker module […] Read more
Cabinet approves launch Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants. Component-B: […] Read more
An EV Charging Station Every 25 KM in India planned Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry has made amendments to the Model Building Bye-laws (MBBL) 2016 and Urban Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014, making provisions for establishing EV charging infrastructure. The government has issued a set of guidelines to set up charging stations for electric vehicles across the country, outlining ways to build such fuelling […] Read more
Innovation, Cooperation, and More at SECI’s Pre-Bid Meet for 7.5GW Leh-Kargil Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the pre-bid meeting called by SECI for the massive 7.5GW Leh-Kargil tender, interested bidders and a whole lot of other curious people turned up to know more. Pre-bid meetings for large projects are usually a place to get the nitty-gritty sorted and out of the way. Or in some cases, obvious mistakes or conditions […] Read more
Lighting Control Chip by STMicroelectronics Offers Greater Energy Savings Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother brightness control. STMicroelectronics has launched a new all-in-one LED lighting control chip that enables future luminaires to save more energy and deliver better user experiences. The HVLED001B controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother […] Read more
