Vivid Solaire’s Plea to Align LTA with Revised SCOD of Project Shot Down by CERC Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the petition of Vivid Solaire Energy Private Limited to reconsider Long-Term Access (LTA) to coincide with the revised SCOD of project and waive the transmission charges. In its petition, the Pune-based firm had filed a petition seeking a waiver for the levy of transmission charges by CTUIL […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Eyes 50000 Cr Investment for RE Segment by 2027 Updated On Fri, Oct 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Recently, Madhya Pradesh Government published the new renewable energy policy titled “Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy – 2022.” Madhya Pradesh government indicates investing Rs 15,000 crore and Rs 50000 crore for RE (renewable energy) generation industry. The state government plans to build four thousand (4,000) MW of renewable energy projects in the open access solar […] Read more
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022: A Bill To Make US ‘The Clean Energy Leader’ Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy On August 7, 2022, the US Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022 after a series of discussions and debates between the Democrats and Republicans. What makes the Bill more interesting is its special focus on climate friendly provisions. Climate action has been a priority ever since President Joe Biden came […] Read more
Battery Swapping Primer: A Viable Alternative to Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Battery swapping can be a game-changer, bringing the world a few steps closer to electric vehicles. It has the potential to enhance the attractiveness of electric mobility by addressing both the early market purchase price disparities with conventional vehicles and, importantly, the recharging time challenges of electric vehicles (EVs). A swap station offers a fully […] Read more
After Solar, Volatility Impacts Wind Manufacturers, Projects Affected in India Too Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Rising demand and orders have failed to convert to profits for many wind energy manufacturing firms. Wind power heavyweights Vestas Wind Systems A/S, General Electric Co. and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA are all reeling from high raw material and logistics costs, changes in key clean-power subsidies, years of pressure on turbine prices and an […] Read more
NTPC invites proposals to produce torrefied biomass pellets from Startups Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC has invited proposals to provide a unique platform for the Indian startups that could help develop a biomass ecosystem in the country. The platform will be put in a shape by NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC, for production of the torrefied biomass pellets that are well-suited for decentralized small-scale users. The last date […] Read more
With Energy Supplies On Edge, Delhi’s Poor Solar Record Comes Back To Bite It Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Even as an unprecedented heatwave across most of India, especially North India sends temperatures soaring, Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, has barely achieved its clean energy goals and increased its dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. This, despite some of the most ambitious plans to green up. The capital has […] Read more
Explained: EV Subsidies, Incentives Offered by Center and States in India Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Evolving in the new age of electric mobility, various subsidies and incentives offered by the Center and state governments form the backbone of the EV market in India. As per a report, the EV market in India will be USD 206 billion by 2030, if India maintains a steady progress to meet its ambitious 2030 […] Read more
Maharashtra to go with EVs for Ajanta Ellora Cave visits Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has set plans to leverage electric vehicles (EVs) to transport tourists to the world heritage sites in the state. Maharashtra state tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray announced government plans to deploy EV for facilitating state tourism to the world-famous UNESCO world heritage sites Ajanta and Ellora caves. Until their closure due to covid, […] Read more