Exemption for BIS Registration for Smaller PV Module Manufacturers Extended Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers till they have valid IEC certificates for their products The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued in a gazette notification that it has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers (annual production capacity […] Read more
883 MW of Rooftop Solar Capacity Added in First 9 Months of 2020 Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy As per the data released by the MNRE for the period starting January 2020 till September 2020, about 883 MW of rooftop solar was added in India. As per the data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the period starting January 2020 till Sep 2020, about 2320 MW of solar […] Read more
APAC’s RE Capacity to Grow to 815 GW in 2025, led by Solar: Report Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The installed capacity of RE in the Asia-Pacific region is set for a major boost in the next five years, reaching 815 GW in 2025 from 517 GW this year The installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set for a major boost in the next five years, to 815 […] Read more
RFP for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ Gets Another Deadline Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy ISA has extended the deadline for its RfP for developing a Long Term Vision, and Framework for implementing the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ initiative The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has once again extended the deadline for its Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a Long Term Vision, Implementation Plan, Road Map, and Institutional […] Read more
EESL Invests in SWAG EV to Catalyse Energy Transformation in SE Asia Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL will invest in SWAG EV, an emerging e-mobility player in an attempt to catalyse an energy transformation in Southeast (SE) Asia. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), as per its claims the world’s largest energy service company, has announced it will invest in SWAG EV, an emerging e-mobility player to drive the use of electric […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid power projects anywhere in India (Tranche – III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of project developers for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid […] Read more
Discoms Could Save ~Rs 22K Cr due to Indexed RE Tariff: IEEFA & CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy “Our modelling shows that the Discoms could save up to Rs 21,880 crore over the next five-year period under a partially indexed tariff structure” The inflation indexation of tariffs for future solar capacity could provide much-needed financial respite to the distressed power distribution sector (Discoms) and help India move away from coal-fired power, according to […] Read more
EV Startup Etrio Enters Electric 3-Wheeler Segment With new Launch Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Etrio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under the brand name “Touro”. Etrio, one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) startups with the aim of electrifying intracity logistics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planning for 7 Storage Plants Worth Nearly 6300 MW Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) in the state, to balance renewable energy projects. The state government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) as part of its decision to promote new renewable energy power plants in the […] Read more
