TAIPAI, Taiwan and ATLANTA, Nocera Inc. (OTCMKTS: NCRA) An engineering, procurement, construction (“EPC)” company focused on providing solutions to the aquaculture industry announced today that Nocera Taiwan has signed an agreement with Linshan Trading Co., Ltd., to cooperate and develop with the Yunlin County Government and J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd 60 hectares of land […]
Meghalaya EV policy aims to have 20,000 electric vehicles in the state by 2025
Meghalaya EV policy aims to have 15% EV penetration in the state by 2025. The Meghalaya EV policy will promote e-mobility by offering incentives to first set of electric vehicles. The Meghalaya government has become the latest to announce a dedicated EV policy that targets 15% electric vehicle penetration by 2025. The northeastern state plans to have […]
Over 450 four-wheelers sold since launch of Delhi’s electric vehicle policy
NEW DELHI: Since the launch of the Delhi government’s electric vehicle (EV) policy in August, 465 four-wheelers have been registered, announced Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday. “Incentives of up to Rs 3 lakh are provided under Delhi EV policy which includes Rs 1.5 lakh subsidy, registration, and road tax exemption. This is the highest […]
5,534 three-wheelers registered since electric vehicle policy launch in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Since the launch of the Delhi electric vehicle policy in August last year, three wheelers have emerged as the highest selling electric vehicle(EV) segment in Delhi. 5,534 new EV three-wheelers have been registered, with more users are coming forward to make the switch. Delhi government is running ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign focused on generating […]
Warnock, Ossoff Win Senate Seats in Georgia, Widening Potential for Clean Energy Policy From Congress
The Senate will be evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, giving a tie-breaking vote to incoming Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff clinched victories in Georgia’s Tuesday runoff races for the U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press, giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress as President-elect Joe […]
Judge Extends Order Halting Trump Administration’s Bifacial Solar Tariffs
No answers yet on the Trump administration’s attempts to include bifacial solar in Section 201 tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade on Friday extended a temporary block on the Trump administration’s bid to expand Section 201 tariffs to two-sided solar panels. The extension means imported bifacial solar panels can continue to enter the United […]
Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules Hits Another Roadblock
An October presidential proclamation on Section 201 tariffs faces legal challenge. A Saturday ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade has once again paused the Trump administration’s plans to extend Section 201 tariffs to two-sided solar panels. Judge Gary Katzmann placed a temporary restraining order on an October presidential proclamation, which members of the […]
Japan’s SMFG to end lending for new coal-fired power plants
TOKYO: Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG) said on Thursday it would no longer lend to new coal-fired power plants from May 1, a day after peer Mizuho Financial Group Inc said it would stop financing new coal power projects. The policy change comes as the sector faces pressure from activist investors and […]
IEEFA India: Policy certainty and stability sought to increase renewable energy development and investment
Removal of solar trade duties, discom reform, and better central-state government coordination to increase renewable project development and transmission capacity urgently needed 13 February 2020 (IEEFA India): Policy certainty will increase domestic and international investing into India finds a new report out today by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The new […]
Cheaper loans likely for discoms to clear green energy dues: Report
The loans would be sanctioned to states at cost plus a nominal fee to clear dues worth Rs 67,237 crore owed to gencos till August-end. The Centre may tie up concessional loans from Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) for state governments as it looks to […]