Can Surplus Renewables Production in West Rajasthan Build A Big Battery? Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2017, when Tesla set out to make the 129 MW lithium ion based battery installation in Australia at the Hornsdale Wind Farm, many people scoffed at its usefulness. However, it proved its role as a load balancer to stabilize the grid in case of sudden drops in power generation elsewhere. So much so […] Read more
Volkswagen Targeting 1.5 mn Electric Vehicle Sales by 2025 Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Volkswagen will reach 1 million electric vehicle sales by end of 2023, two years earlier than previously predicted, and 1.5 million to be produced in 2025 Volkswagen has announced that over the next few years it intends to become the world market leader in e-mobility and is investing EUR 33 billion in these efforts throughout […] Read more
Western Rajasthan Generating Surplus Power From Wind and Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy For the tenth consecutive year, wind energy and solar energy plants have helped Western Rajasthan region generate surplus power For the tenth consecutive year, wind energy and solar energy plants have helped Western Rajasthan generate surplus power, and in turn, have helped in considerably reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Jaisalmer region, the total installed wind power capacity […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 1.8 Lakh Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered for the commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pump systems across India under the PM KUSUM) scheme The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, invited bids from eligible vendors for the supply and commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pumps across India under the Pradhan […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Rooftop Solar Net Metering Regulations Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued new regulations for the net metering for rooftop solar systems in the state. The regulations will be implemented once it is published in the official gazette. The […] Read more
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Tenders for EV Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of EV charging stations in the UT. The Union Territory (U.T.) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in […] Read more
ICRA Revises Outlook from Stable to Negative for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy On the back of delays in both payments from Discoms and execution of projects, credit rating agency ICRA has revised the year-end outlook for India’s renewable energy (RE) sector from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. According to the rating agency, country’s renewable energy sector is facing headwinds due to long pending payments by the state Discoms (power […] Read more
Blink Charging and Chakratec to Receive Grant from BIRD Energy Program Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Blink Charging has announced the approval of BIRD Energy Program’s match-funding for the Blink and Chakratec project for DC fast-charging solutions Blink Charging has announced the approval of the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy Program’s match-funding for the Blink and Chakratec project for affordable, everyday DC fast-charging solutions, “Boosting EV Charging through […] Read more
Railways to Give up Land for 500 MW Solar Plants to Meet Energy Needs Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500 MW solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500-megawatt solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. This is in addition to the railways’ aim of […] Read more
