3rd Deadline Extension for Empanelment of Agencies in E-Mobility Space Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has, for the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for work on business opportunities in the e-mobility space The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has, for now, the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for the identification & implementation of business opportunities in the electric mobility (e-mobility) […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 25 MW Solar Plant at BCCL in West Bengal Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has tendered for setting up of 25 MW solar plant at the Bhojudh Coal Washery of BCCL in the Purulia district of West Bengal. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plant at the Bhojudh Coal […] Read more
Power Ministry Reconsidering 10 kW Net Metering cap for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power will reexamine capping net metering at 10 kW for rooftop solar installations under the new consumer rules Clarification on Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 pic.twitter.com/FaRdTLJIA5 — Ministry of Power (@MinOfPower) January 16, 2021 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a clarification for its Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020, […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
Total Expands Sustainable Energy Alliance With Adani, Takes 20% Stake in AGEL Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total has acquired a 20 percent minority interest in Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), the renewable energy platform of the Adani Group. French multinational energy company Total has announced that it has acquired a 20 percent minority interest in Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), the renewable energy platform of the Adani Group. The French giant […] Read more
EESL, NIIF JV ‘Intellismart’ to Develop Digital Platform for Distribution Sector Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy IntelliSmart, a JV of EESL & NIIF has committed to developing a digital platform for value-added services in the distribution & power sector IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, a JV of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has committed to developing a digital platform for value added services in the […] Read more
Battery Mfg Startup Lohum Cleantech Raises $7 Million Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lohum Cleantech, the New Delhi-based battery manufacturing and recycling startup with its plant in Greater Noida, has raised $7 million (Rs 51 crores) in a fund raise from institutional investors led by Baring Private Equity Partners. A report quoting the information released today. In an interview to SaurEnergy last year, company founder Rajat Verma had […] Read more
MNRE Releases Advisory, Clarifying Rooftop Solar Scheme to Vendors Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released an advisory to clarify the Rooftop Solar Scheme regarding which many vendors are in confusion. MNRE is implementing the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) to generate solar power by installing rooftop solar panels on the houses. Under which the ministry is providing 40 percent subsidy for […] Read more
Naturgy Acquires Hamel Renewables in US with 12.6 GW Solar Plus Storage Portfolio Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Naturgy has acquired 100% percent of the economic interests in Hamel Renewables, a solar and energy storage development platform in the United States. The transaction represents Naturgy’s first investment in the US renewable energy market and demonstrates the company’s firm commitment to developing its renewables portfolio internationally, focusing on stable geographies and early stage of […] Read more