Japan-based Panasonic Corporation’s Indian subsidiary Panasonic Life Solutions is eyeing Rs 500 crore revenues from its solar business in the next 3-4 years, with focus to become a leading rooftop EPC player. Panasonic Life Solutions India, earlier known as Anchor Electricals, is also looking to expand its electric vehicle charging offerings across the country. […]
Bengaluru SuryaCon Conference, Mini-Expo + Karnataka State Solar Awards
Warm Greetings from EQ – Conference Division Happy to Share EQ is Organising Conference on Utility Scale Solar Market in Karnataka & Distributed Solar (Rooftops & Small Ground Mount Solar) in Bengaluru on February 12, 2020 at Hotel Shangri-La, Bengaluru from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For Invitation to Attend Conference Please Click Here To […]
Zunroof gets a South India boost to solar business
Delhi-NCR-based solar power start-up Zunroof expects to harness the South Indian market to drive even higher volumes going forward. Delhi-NCR-based solar power start-up Zunroof expects to harness the South Indian market to drive even higher volumes going forward. While the company entered the South Indian market in October 2018, launching operations in Bengaluru first, it […]
Less than half of SECI wind projects with May deadline operational so far
The SECI is the renewable energy ministry’s arm responsible for holding wind and solar auctions. BENGALURU: Only 452 MW of the 1000 MW of wind projects allotted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in October 2017 to be completed by May 2019 have been commissioned so far, a source close to the development said. […]
Karnataka to get 400 electric buses; 300 to ply in Bengaluru
In a move to encourage environment-friendly public transportation, the Centre on Thursday sanctioned 400 electric buses for Karnataka. BENGALURU: In a move to encourage environment-friendly public transportation, the Centre on Thursday sanctioned 400 electric buses for Karnataka. Under the Phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Scheme (FAME India Scheme), […]
Appellate Tribunal stalls Axis Energy’s PPA withdrawal
Axis had signed 21 contracts with Andhra’s discom for procuring 776 MW of wind capacity. BENGALURU: The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has restrained Andhra Pradesh’s power regulator from withdrawing approval for power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy developer Axis Energy. Axis had signed 21 contracts with Andhra’s discom for procuring 776 MW […]
Colorado Governor to Lead High-powered Trade Delegation to New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said the delegation will focus on expanding trade with India through partnerships in areas like renewable energy, clean technology and smart mobility. Washington: Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that he will lead a high-powered trade delegation from the state to India this fall. Speaking at the ‘Colorado-India Business Roundtable’, […]
RBI to ease lending limits for green energy sector
Ghodwat opined that the decision would lead to speedy implementation of projects and reduce construction cost. BENGALURU: In an attempt to boost renewable energy sector, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) would request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to categorise renewable energy as a separate segment and remove priority sector lending limit. […]
Bescom to use solar power for e-vehicles
This is apart from the existing 3 EV charging units already functioning. BENGALURU: While Bangalore Electricity Supply Company works on solar power and electric vehicle charging as two separate projects, they are for the first time combining the two to see how solar power generated at the agency’s corporate office can charge electric vehicles. Solar […]
Bescom plans 650 e-vehicle charging stations across Karnataka; 100 in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has proposed to set up 650 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Karnataka, 100 of which will be in Bengaluru. The proposal is under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme. Bescom said Bengaluru will be its major focus, where the project will […]
