Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
Kerala Transitioning to Renewable Energy Resources: Power Minister Mani Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inaugurating solar energy projects worth Rs 37 lakh, state power minister M.M. Mani said that in an attempt to build energy independence, Kerala has started to shift its focus to renewables. Kerala, well on its way to becoming a 100 percent electrified state, is turning its focus to renewable energy resources. Inaugurating solar energy projects […] Read more
Goa Amends Solar Policy to Grant Solar Prosumers 50% Subsidy Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Small and large prosumers will now receive a 50 percent subsidy instead of the earlier proposed interest-free loan. To further incentivise the generation and adoption of solar power in the state, the Goa government has approved the amendments to the Goa State Solar Policy 2017. The solar policy with proposed amendments was issued last month […] Read more
Visakhapatnam Port to Source its Energy Needs from Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy After meeting its peak energy requirement of 12 million units per annum for powering the port and its BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) operators, the port authority is selling the surplus 5 million units to the State. The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has confirmed that after achieving its financial growth target for the fiscal year three months ahead […] Read more
Rooftop Solutions Provider ZunRoof Raises Third Round of Angel Funding Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Cleantech startup Zunroof has raised its third round of angel funding, looking to double its business in 2019. Gurgaon-based Rooftop Solar solutions provider Zunroof has announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in its third round of angel funding from Livspace founder Ramakant Sharma and Arun Diaz of IntelleGrow, along with lead investors off […] Read more
Tata Power Solar’s Residential Rooftop Solution Now in Bangalore Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has launched a residential rooftop solution in Bangalore after a successful debut in Delhi, Mumbai, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar and Gandhinagar. Tata Power Solar, one of India’s largest solar energy company, has now launched its complete residential rooftop solution in Bangalore. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save up to Rs 50,000 […] Read more
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Inaugurates 8.4 MW Wind Energy Plant Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aiming for self-reliance in power, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has unveiled its new 8.4 wind power plant. Contributing towards green energy production and to achieve self-reliance in electricity power requirement, Mr. R Madhavan, CMD-HAL inaugurated an 8.4MW wind energy power plant near Ilkal in Bagalkot district (Karnataka). The power generated from this plant would be used […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Planning to Bid Out 250 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The department is looking to bid out for projects worth 100 MW, 100 MW and 50 MW at the Mettur Dam, Bhavanisagar Dam, and the Vaigai Dam respectively. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is planning to float bids for setting up floating solar plants on three dam reservoirs in the State. Floating […] Read more
High Solar Tariffs Sees Gujarat Cancel 700 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is likely to reduce the charges at the solar park, after which GUVNL will hold a fresh auction. The Gujarat government has cancelled the solar auction it held in December for the development of 700 MW of solar projects, citing winning bids being too high as the reason for cancellation. The decision […] Read more
