Why UP’s Solar Delays and Resultant Anxiety Of Developers Was Predictable Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy NSEFI, (The National Solar Energy Federation of India) a key umbrella body that represents solar stakeholders, has finally been forced to approach the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, for 500 MW of solar projects that were won in February 2020 by its members, where progress has been glacial. This delay, attributable […] Read more
Coal India Invites EPC & O&M Contractors For Its Floating Solar Plans Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Public sector undertaking and the world’s largest coal miner, Coal India Limited, continues to prepare grounds for its ambitious renewable energy plans. In a tender notice on May 17, the PSU has invited expressions of interest from relevant firms to get empaneled with it for its floating solar plans. The Maharatna firm has set a […] Read more
DGTR’s Third Anti Dumping Investigation. Too Little, Too Late? Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The announcement by the ministry of commerce and industry of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) starting an anti-dumping probe on imports of solar cells imported from China, Vietnam, and Thailand was made yesterday. The move, while following due process as one would hope, leads to several questions regarding its relevance. Perhaps the only […] Read more
MNRE Waives off Hard Copy Requirement for RE Project Invoices Updated On Fri, May 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released a notification yesterday, stating that for RE projects which were scheduled to be implemented April 1, 2021, onwards, the requirement of submitting physical hard copies has been waived off and the implementing agencies have been directed to accept soft copies of invoices. The notification is meant as […] Read more
MNRE Grants Conditional Extension for RE Projects due to 2nd Wave of COVID Updated On Fri, May 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has decided that RE projects with SCD on or after April 1, 2021, will be eligible to claim a time extension for completion of work. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that after considering the representations received from project developers and stakeholders, it has been decided that as a measure […] Read more
MoP Ensuring 24×7 Power Supply to Oxygen Plants in Country Updated On Wed, May 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has entered a critical phase , with 37,04,099 active cases, but hopes of the graph moving down finally. There has been a surge in oxygen demand as cases have piled up. Now to ensure the 24×7 continuous power supply to the oxygen plants by the state utilities in […] Read more
StoreDot Joins Pioneering Research Mission on ISS to Test Extreme Fast Charging in Space Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), today announces that together with the Israeli Electric Company (IEC) it has been approved by NASA to conduct the first space-based research and development program into new battery materials. As part of the Israel Space Agency and The Ramon Foundation’s pioneering […] Read more
Guidelines Issued for PLI Scheme for Solar Modules; IREDA to be Implementing Agency Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the implementation of the PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a ministry wide notification has announced the sanction of the President for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving […] Read more
Desay SV Launches a Future Smart Mobility Ecosystem with a Multi-Faceted Approach Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Desay SV Automotive, a multinational automotive electronics innovator, officially launched its “Smart Solution” smart mobility solutions on 19 April at Auto Shanghai 2021. For the first time, “Smart Solution” has integrated three main aspects of technology – smart cabin, smart drive and smart services – to provide drivers a safer, more comfortable and efficient mobility experience. Through […] Read more
