GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
Indian Council of Medical Research with CEEW launches ‘Solar for Healthcare’ Initiative Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed a MoU with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to launch ‘Solar for Healthcare’ Initiative. The synergy between health and energy are the two specific goals of this initiative, and the efforts within this collaboration advances on both fronts. ICMR and CEEW will focus […] Read more
CPCB Asks Module Makers To Ensure ‘Taking-Back’ Solar Waste Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released draft guidelines for the storage and handling of solar waste. The proposed framework falls under the provisions of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and aims to regulate solar waste in a manner that safeguards human health and the environment. The government, earlier, had categorised ‘solar waste’ under […] Read more
2030 Target No Longer Bold Enough, Look Beyond 500 GW Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s pledge to install 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 was hailed as bold and transformational when announced at COP26 in 2021. However, this target is no longer sufficiently ambitious compared to what the country has potential to achieve, thanks to the overall evolution of the energy landscape through the last few years. For […] Read more
Gujarat Aims To Formulate Norms For Solar Waste Recycling Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited bids from research organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on recovering valuable materials from solar and electronic waste, as part of a broader plan to develop formal norms for solar waste recycling in the state. It is noteworthy that Gujarat is home to the largest number of […] Read more
India Adds 1,167 Training Centers & 926 ITIs/NSTIs For RE Skilling Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Yesso Naik revealed that 1,167 training centers/institutes and approximately 926 ITIs/NSTIs are currently operational, along with centers affiliated with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), to facilitate renewable energy skilling and training. Out of these, 903 ITIs/NSTIs […] Read more
Special Assistant to Director – Green Economy and Impact Innovations Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Job Duties and Accountabilities:- Assisting the Director in conducting primary and secondary research towards various themes associated with green economy, circular economy, bioeconomy, sustainable food systems, sustainable livelihoods, new economic and development paradigms, etc. Assisting the Director in developing concept notes, research writing, programme planning, developing Terms of References, etc. Supporting the Director in fundraising, […] Read more
Research Analyst Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Job duties and accountabilities:- Desirable Outcomes (first year) for Research Analyst:- Actively work with the team to build a spatial analysis tool for low-impact siting of power infrastructure. Take up at least one institutional responsibility or actively work on one institutional initiative. Build and maintain strategic networks across key government ministries and regulatory bodies to […] Read more
Telangana Govt Announces Tax Break To Electric Vehicles Till 2026 Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In order to make Hyderabad pollution-free, effective from today, the Telangana government gave 100 percent exemption on road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) for purchased and registered vehicles for the next two years, until December 31, 2026. In its latest order, the government granted exemption to electric two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial passenger […] Read more
