Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka CN Ashwath Narayan emphasised the need to shift to electric mode for last mile delivery, logistics and public transport. As one of the key hubs in India for automobile manufacturing, Karnataka has stepped up its efforts to increase speed to adopt electric mobility faster than ever before. The state government […]
Yediyuappa welcomes new age firms in Karnataka, assures support to Triton Electric Vehicle
“The Government of Karnataka is very keen to support entry of new age firm like Triton Electric Vehicles and all assistance will be provided with complete customised facilitation,” the Chief Minister was quoted as saying in an official statement. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has said his government was keen on supporting new age firms […]
Green tax: Over 4 crore vehicles on Indian roads are older than 15 years, says Centre
Karnataka has 70 lakh vehicles older than 15 years, the highest in the country. The ministry of road transport and highways has revealed that over four crore vehicles older than 15 years are plying on roads across India, which will come under the green tax, with Karnataka topping the chart with 70 lakh such old […]
KERC Discom Approved Tariff of ₹8.40/kWh for Extended Solar Project
KERC Discom Approved Tariff of ₹8.40/kWh for Extended Solar Project We have already held Issue No.2 in the affirmative. The PPA signed on 07.07.2015 provide for a guaranteed tariff of Rs.8.40 per unit and Respondent-2 (BESCOM) has extended time for 6 months and the Petitioner has commissioned the project on 05.07.2017 (Annexure-P13) within the extended […]
Karnataka to Empanel Agencies for Supply of Solar RTPV Power Plants aggregating 10MW in GESCOM
Karnataka to Empanel Agencies for Supply of Solar RTPV Power Plants aggregating 10MW in GESCOM Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Agencies for Design, Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Solar RTPV Grid connected power plants aggregating 10MW on the Roof-tops of Residential buildings & Group Housing Societies (GHS)/Residential Welfare Associations (RWA) located in City/Urban/Rural areas […]
Tesla Said to Be in Talks With Tata Power for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Report
Tesla will set up an electric-car manufacturing unit in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Tesla is exploring an arrangement with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons’ power generation unit, Tata Power, to set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the country, CNBC-TV18 reported on Friday, citing sources. Shares of Tata Power rose 5.5 percent to […]
Karnataka CM Announces Establishment of a 500-MW ISTS Solar Power Park
Karnataka Budget: Projects to give a push to renewable energy Continuing the push for renewable energy — a sector Karnataka is seen as a leader in — Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has announced the establishment of a 500-MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) solar power park at a cost of ₹350 crore at Firozabad of Kalaburagi […]
EQ Webinar on Draft Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-2026 on Wednesday March 10th from 04:00 PM Onwards….Register Now !!!
Warm Greetings from EQ We are happy to present Draft Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-2026 Webinar When: Mar 10th, 2021 04:00 PM IST Register in advance for this meeting: <Click Here To Register> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Confirmed Speakers: Ms. Pallavi Bedi, Partner – Luthra & […]
Tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit in southern India
“The U.S. firm Tesla will be opening an electric car manufacturing unit in Karnataka,” the state government said in a brief statement. BENGALURU: Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc will set up an electric-car manufacturing unit in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, according to a government document seen by Reuters on Saturday. “The U.S. firm Tesla will be […]
BMTC Floats Tender For Supply of 300 Electric buses on GCC model
BMTC Floats Tender For Supply of 300 Electric buses on GCC model Selection of Service Provider for Procurement, Operation and Maintenance of 300 Non AC Electric buses on Gross Cost Contract(GCC) model under FAME-II Scheme The last date to submit the bids is February 26, 2021 For more information please see below link: