CCEA Approves Launch of Rs 34,422 Crore KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total central financial support provided under the scheme would be Rs. 34,422 crore. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW […] Read more
Tender For 175 MW Capacity Solar Projects Issued in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 11, 2019. The estimated cost of the projects is Rs 711 crore. The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has issued a tender seeking EPC contractors for setting up of 175 MW cumulative capacity solar PV power projects in the state. The 175 MW tendered capacity will be […] Read more
Insolight in the Spotlight With claims of 29% Efficiency for solar Panels Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Insolight claims that its panels, thanks to a patented optical system that concentrates sunlight on a kind of miniature photovoltaic cell normally used in satellites, deliver high efficiencies at a lower cost. The Lausanne, Switzerland based Insolight’s latest claims, which follow testing by an independent lab, should be a reason to think for naysayers who […] Read more
Large Scale Solar Project Tender Issued in Malaysia Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for the projects which will be developed under the country’s third cycle of large scale solar program is August 19, 2019. The Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission of Malaysia) has issued a tender in Peninsular Malaysia for the development of a large scale solar PV project. The commission is conducting a competitive bidding process to […] Read more
Argentina Signs Framework Agreement of ISA Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Argentina has become the 72nd country to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the official three-day visit of Argentinian President Mauricio Macri to India by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the presence of ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy. “A new partner in the Alliance. Foreign […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 200 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy With more than 800,000 modules, Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of 200 MW project in Andhra Pradesh for APGENCO. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and solar EPC player, has successfully commissioned a 200 MW solar power project for Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). The power generated by the solar plant […] Read more
Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
Maharashtra Invites Bids For Setting Up 4 Solar Parks Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is seeking solar power developers to set up four solar parks of cumulative capacity of 450 MW. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MSPGCL) has issued a tender inviting bid for the selection of Solar Project Developers (SPD) for development of four Solar Parks in the state. The following locations have been proposed for […] Read more
Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diesel Locomotive Works has converted two WDG3A Diesel Locos into a Twin Electric WAGC3 loco of 10,000 HP. Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his […] Read more
