Part 2 on The Discom Perspective of Solar. Solutions Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Continuing from Part 1 of the analysis yesterday, we move to part 2 today, on the solutions discoms have proposed. In part 1 of our analysis of the report ” Solar Rooftop-The Discom Perspective”, we shared with you the key issues flagged by multiple discoms across India , when it comes to their relationship with […] Read more
5 Lakh Govt Cars to be Replaced by E-Vehicles: Javadekar Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Prakash Javadekar further said that “the government is promoting e-mobility by taking a lead in changing the fleet of the existing petrol and diesel cars used for official purposes with electric cars.” With an aim to showcase government’s efforts towards promoting e-vehicles in India, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that the government will […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle? Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […] Read more
Will The Recent Reduction in Corporate Tax Impact The Domestic Solar Market Too? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide much needed support to boost manufacturing sector in the country and to make them more competitive in the global market, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,in September, announced a significant reduction in corporate tax rate from 30 percent to 22 percent and for new manufacturing companies to 15 percent. Here are some […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Storage Subsidies. With or Without Renewables? Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists who have played a key role in the development and commercialisation of Lithium storage batteries, is a true indicator of the critical role of storage today. More so at a large scale now. The changes happening on the Energy storage subsidy front in the […] Read more
MG Motor Partners With eChargeBays for EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy MG Motor India has announced its partnership with eChargeBays to assist its customers with setting up infrastructure at their home for charging their EV MG Motor India has announced its partnership with eChargeBays, a Delhi-based start-up, to assist its customers with last-mile assistance in setting up infrastructure at their home for charging their electric […] Read more
Pattern Energy Completes Largest Single-Phase Wind Project in Canada Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Pattern Energy has announced the completion of the 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind power facility in Canada. Pattern Energy and Nigig Power Corporation have announced the completion of the 300-megawatt (MW) Henvey Inlet Wind power facility in Ontario, Canada. Pattern Development and Nigig Power Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henvey Inlet First Nation, are joint venture […] Read more