World Bank Fund For Climate-Smart Mining to Support Clean Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Facility will support the sustainable extraction and processing of minerals and metals used in clean energy technologies, such as wind, solar power, and batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles. The World Bank Group has launched the Climate-Smart Mining Facility, the first-ever fund dedicated to making mining for minerals climate-smart and sustainable. The Facility will […] Read more
Govt Organises ‘Chintan Baithak’ with RE Industry Stakeholders Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide a further boost to the renewable energy sector in the country, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a meeting, termed as ‘Chintan Baithak’, with the industry stakeholders. The government’s motive behind organizing this meet, which was chaired by the MNRE Secretary Anand Kumar, was to address various […] Read more
Rooftop Solar the Key to India’s 175 GW Renewables Target: Report Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report estimates that for the next three years, solar rooftop installations will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 50 percent, suggesting a cumulative 13 GW of installed capacity by FY2021-22. Rooftop solar is the fastest growing renewable energy sub-sector in India but installations must rapidly accelerate if the nation is to meet […] Read more
Greenlight Planet Launches Solar fans for Rural India Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet, a US for-profit company that designs, distributes and finances solar home energy products has recently launched the Sun King Fan, a portable solar-powered fan. While the country braces for the hottest year since 1901, this model provides powerful airflow for grid-like cooling, striking the perfect balance between performance, durability, and affordability. For a […] Read more
MNRE holds ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy (RE) sector Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Various issues pertaining to Renewable Energy (RE) sector discussed during the meet Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy sector here today. The ‘Baithak’ (meet) was chaired by Secretary, MNRE, Shri Anand Kumar and saw good participation from Renewable Energy (RE) sector including the representatives of […] Read more
Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
Naval Institution in Kochi Commissions Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant is expected to generate close to 14,400 units of energy every year. The Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) in Kochi has taken a big step on the green route by harnessing solar power to meet its supplemental energy requirements. Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) Rear Admiral Sanjay Misra inaugurated the rooftop solar power plant at […] Read more
Exicom Commissions AC & DC Fast Chargers in Parliament House Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Gurgaon-based Exicom Power Solutions has announced the commissioning of its AC and DC fast EV chargers in the parliament house. Snehlata Shrivastava, Secretary-General of Lok Sabha inaugurated the newly developed charging infrastructure in the parliament campus in Delhi, the presence of senior officials from EESL and the Government. In January, Exicom won the “EV Infrastructure Company […] Read more
US DOE Selects 4 Projects to Develop Next-Gen Wind Turbines Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy These projects will develop more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight generators that will lower costs and make wind power more affordable. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects totaling up to $8 million in investment from the department to develop next-generation wind turbine drivetrain technologies that will facilitate the continued growth of wind turbines for […] Read more
