Gujarat Working on EV Policy, Expects 1 Lakh EVs by 2022 Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge incentives for using EVs and aims to have 1 lakh EVs on road by 2022. Powered by the Centre’s cue, Gujarat is expected to charge up its clean-energy push. The state government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for Procurement of 100 MW Solar or Wind Power Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued a tender for procurement of power from existing solar PV power plants and wind power plants up to a cumulative capacity of 100 MW State-owned power utility NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of power from existing solar PV power plants and wind […] Read more
States That Miss UDAY Targets to Face Fund Cuts: R K Singh Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Centre has proposed a reduction in funds of the states that miss targets set under the 2nd version of UDAY scheme, which is at the draft stage The Centre has proposed a reduction in power sector funds of the states that would not maintain performance benchmarks set under the second version of Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana […] Read more
Renewables Still far From Overtaking Coal in Indian Power Sector Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy CIL believes that renewable energy sources are unlikely to overtake coal as the major source of power generation in India any time soon Iterating that renewable energy sources were unlikely to overtake coal as the major source of power generation in India any time soon, state-owned Coal India Ltd said the energy migration would happen “differently” in the country as compared to […] Read more
Payment Dues to RE Firms Climbs to Rs 6872 Crore Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that power Discoms across the country owe close to Rs 6872 crore to RE developers in payment dues A new report has revealed that the power distribution companies (Discoms) across the country owe close to Rs 6872 crore to renewable energy developers in payment dues up to August 16, 2019. […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Phase-II of 40 GW Rooftop Solar Programme Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the implementation guidelines for the second phase of the 40 GW Rooftop Solar Programme, with the focus this time on Discoms for better execution The Government of India (MNRE) has set the target of achieving 100 GW of solar power capacity in the country by the year 2022 of which 40 GW […] Read more
Okaya Power Unveils New Range of Lithium E-Rickshaw Battery Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy As part of its limited period introductory inaugural offer, the company is offering its customers lithium battery charger worth Rs 10,500 for free with each lithium e-Rickshaw battery unit till stock lasts. Okaya Power Pvt Ltd, an arm of Rs 7 billion Okaya Power Group, has launched a new range of Okaya Lithium e-Rickshaw battery, […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Tender for Solar Projects Worth 1 MW at Tourist Locations Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat has issued a tender for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar parking lots, and off-grid solar benches at various smart tourist locations in the state. The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar […] Read more
SARAL Index Adds a Sharp Edge to India’s Solar Rooftop Plans Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL) today at the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities in New Delhi. The SARAL index comes at an opportune time for […] Read more
