Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Fast Charging E-Cycle Powered By Na-Ion batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Scientists at the IIT Kharagpur have developed sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors using nanomaterials. The battery can be used in an electric bicycle (E-cycle) and is capable of quick charging. The price of e-cycle will drop dramatically since sodium(Na)-ion batteries are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries. Dr. Amreesh Chandra, a professor in the Department of Physics […] Read more
Arctech To Supply Solar PV Trackers to Brazilian Project Worth 168MW Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy America based solar tracker manufacturer, Arctech has announced that it has signed an agreement with Mori Energia for the supply of solar PV trackers for a Brazilian solar power project worth 168 MW, SkyLine Project. The company says that the new order shows the dedication of Arctech to strengthen its foothold in Brazil and expand […] Read more
Indore Takes A Leaf From Gujarat Sludge Treatment Plant, To Turn Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indore Smart City Development Limited is going to set up a second solar-run sludge hygienization plant in Kabitkhedi area of Indore. The first state to do so was Ahmedabad. The dedicated solar power plant is expected to reduce power consumption by up to 50 per cent. Second city in the country after Pirana in Gujarat, […] Read more
Germany Puts A Stop To Landmark Renewables Levy On Consumer Power Prices Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Starting 1 July 2022, people will not have to pay from their own pockets directly via power bills for renewable energy generation in Germany, but from a state fund. This levy, that often accounted for one fifth of the consumer power price and 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour, was paid for by households and businesses through […] Read more
Preparing For Next Power Crisis, Section11 Of The Electricity Act Invoked Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government has permitted imported coal-based power plants to sell any surplus electricity to other states. The emergency provision that was used in May of this year (2022) to get non-operational imported coal-based facilities to start generating electricity in the face of a substantial increase in demand has been clarified by the power ministry. If […] Read more
Jharkhand Unveils Ambitious Solar Energy Policy Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Government is poised to unveil its Solar Energy Policy 2022. The policy, launched by the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, will seek to augment the capacity of clean energy to 4000 MW in the financial years 2022 to 2023 and 2026 to 2027. Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has revealed a […] Read more
Nuclear Power Can Catalyse Transition To Energy Systems Dominated By Renewables, Says IEA Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by IEA, nuclear power has the potential to enable countries to move towards energy systems that are dominated by renewables. The report states that countries that are accelerating their nuclear power or continuing its use stand to benefit as it nuclear power reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, reduce carbon dioxide […] Read more
Vikram Solar Welcomes Back Ivan Saha As CEO Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solar solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Ivan Saha as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Saha was last working with leading developer Renew Power as its Chief Technical Officer, a role he took on after leaving Vikram Solar as its President and […] Read more
