“We need to increase our per capita energy consumption three-fold” Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Jaideep Mukherji, CEO, Smart Power India (SPI), has been a strong advocate of access to reliable electricity for the last mile. SPI, a subsidiary of The Rockefeller Foundation, was established in 2015 to develop and scale sustainable models to accelerate electricity access and spur economic development amongst the rural underserved communities. In recent years, SPI […] Read more
SECI to Empanel Agencies for Development of Electric Mobility Space Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI to empanel eligible agencies for the identification and implementation of business opportunities in the electric mobility space The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI), inviting proposals from eligible firms for the identification and implementation of business opportunities in the electric/ transformative mobility space in line with the […] Read more
Duke Energy to Expand EV Charging in South Carolina Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PSCSC has approved two Duke Energy pilot programs that will allow South Carolina to join other states in deploying EV charging infrastructure. As new electric vehicles (EV) enter the market and strong sales growth continues nationwide, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved two Duke Energy electric transportation (ET) pilot programs that will allow South Carolina to […] Read more
Renewables get an Early Start on Beating Coal Generation: IEEFA US Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The market window for coal-fired electricity in the US is closing faster than ever in a shift that is especially clear as autumn sets in. From July through October 5, renewables (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) generated more electricity than coal in the US on nine days—easily topping the total of five days recorded over […] Read more
Green Finance Recovery Mechanism Needed in Southeast Asia: ADB Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has urged policy makers in Southeast Asia to use green and innovative financing approaches to help catalyze investments required for climate-adjusted infrastructure in the region by 2030. A new book by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) urges policy makers in Southeast Asia to use green and innovative financing approaches to help catalyze the estimated […] Read more
Solis Conferred With Best Power Conversion System Supplier Award Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ginlong Technologies (Solis), a global leader in solar photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has won the ‘Best PCS Supplier Award’ in China’s energy storage industry 2020 at the 10th China International Energy Storage Conference in Shenzhen. “We are honoured to have won this award, which is the market’s recognition of Solis’ products,” said Sandy Woodward, Sales […] Read more
Electric 2-Wheeler Sales Down in H1 2020, Recovers in Sept to 72%: SMEV Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The electric two-wheeler industry is showing signs of recovery in September, after the first half of the year failed to cross the 10,000 sales mark, the SMEV. The electric two-wheeler industry is showing signs of recovery in September, after the first half of the year failed to cross even 10,000 units sales mark during the […] Read more
MERC Gives Captive Power Producers Until March 2021 to Fulfill RPO Obligations Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further concession to Captive Power producers (CPP)in the state, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed fossil fuel-based captive power producers and Open Access consumers until March 2021 to fulfill their renewable purchase obligations (RPO). Taking into account the massive impact of the Covid lockdown on industries in the state and their markets […] Read more
India can Become the Global hub for PV Manufacturing: NITI Aayog CEO Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV manufacturing is one of the strategic sectors announced by the government and India has the opportunity to be the global hub for this, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said. Solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing is one of the strategic sectors announced by the government and India has the opportunity to be the global hub […] Read more
