Servotech and NSEFI Signs Contract to Install a Solar-Powered EV Charging Carport Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy To complete the development of a solar-powered, EV charger-enabled carport as part of a pilot demonstration, NSE-listed Servotech Power Systems Limited has struck an agreement with the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), one of the leading solar bodies of India. With the aid of this pilot project, NSEFI has given Servotech a platform […] Read more
Energy Conservation Amendment Bill Passed By RS, Active Carbon Markets A Step Closer Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill has finally been passed by the Rajya Sabha after introduction by MNRE Minister R K Singh. The Bill that was passed in August 2022 in the Lok Sabha, seeks to amend the Electricity Conservation Act 2001. The new law paves the way for amendments such as issuing carbon saving certificates […] Read more
Plans To Prepare Grid For 500 GW Of Renewables Announced For India Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy India continues to put the building blocks in place for meeting its ambitious climate goals, of which one of the biggest ones, 500 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030 is well and truly on its way. Matching intent with ability is the latest plan titled “Transmission System for Integration of over 500 GW RE […] Read more
In Key Judgement, CERC Lays To Rest GST Impact On O&M Costs For Developers Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant order last week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally or seemingly put to rest all doubts on the applicability of the ‘Change in law’ provisions on O&M costs for developers. The Central regulatory authority did this even as it clubbed multiple petitions around the issue from various developers, and after […] Read more
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
India’s Policy Framework For Low-Carbon Electricity Generation Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy India recently submitted its Long-term Low-Carbon Development strategy to the requirements of the Paris Agreement. The South Asian country aims to go carbon-neutral by 2070, requiring adopting new technological developments while taking care of all the associated risks. For this, the Policy framework that the country adopts will matter the most in its transition to […] Read more
Rajasthan Opens PM-KUSUM Online Land Registration Portal Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), Rajasthan has created the Saur Krishi Ajivika Yojna (SKAY) to encourage the development of decentralised solar projects at load centers with primarily agricultural usage in rural areas. By enabling farmers and landowners to lease out their unused or unproductive land on […] Read more
Denmark Helps India Plan Multiple Offshore Wind Zones Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have published an offshore wind plan for 15 locations in India. The initiative is a part of the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy, a joint initiative by the two countries. The report is based on Denmark’s approach to […] Read more
ANERT Invites Bids to Develop 15 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in Thiruvananthapuram Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) has invited bids for the development of 15 MW of rooftop solar installations in Thiruvananthapuram. The last date for submitting the bid for this Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) 15 MW tender is November 29, 2022, at 05:00 pm, […] Read more
