Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
8 Key Points From KUSUM Scheme Implementation Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
Fuel Subsidies 3-Times Higher Than EV Budget: Report Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol & diesel between Oct’18 and Jun’19 amounted to almost 3 times the 10,000 crore EV budget under FAME A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel in India, between October 2018 and June 2019 amounted to almost 3 times the three-year […] Read more
ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Tonga Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB, Government of Tonga and other development partners have announced the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of Tonga and other development partners to announce the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant and distribution network for Tonga’s most […] Read more
World Bank Supports Mali’s RE Transition With $22.7 Mn Financing Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access and promote the deployment of renewable energy. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access to modern services and promote the deployment of renewable energy in rural […] Read more
Top 10 Turbine OEMs to Spend €2.3 bn on R&D by 2023 Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the R&D expenses among the world’s top ten wind turbine OEMs is expected to increase to € 2.3 billion by 2023. A new report has revealed that the research and development (R&D) expenses among the world’s top ten wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is expected to increase to […] Read more
Despite Renewable Push, Coal Will Remain the Main Energy Source Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so. Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh […] Read more
Private e-2 Wheelers Also Covered Under Phase-II of FAME: Arvind Sawant Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The scheme aims to support via subsidies about 7,000 e-Buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55,000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. In order to further boost electronic public (e-public) transport in the country, the government has taken various initiatives under the second phase of FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of […] Read more
CEA Predicts 6-Fold Increase in RE Capacity by 2029-30 Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority predicted the rise in renewable energy capacity but said coal will still lead in power generation The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s power-planning body, in a report said that India’s renewable energy capacity will sprint ahead and multiply almost six-fold in the next decade, while the share of coal-fired plants in […] Read more
