Karnataka Gets Three Solar PV Projects Through Rays Power Infra Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Open access model implemented in Karnataka enables access to power at considerably lower rates, offering better efficiencies and lower utility bills while reducing the carbon footprint of industries in the areas being serviced by projects built in the state. Under the state’s open access scheme and to add to its portfolio, Rajasthan-based utility company Rays […] Read more
Pema Khandu Inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh’s Biggest Solar Plant Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant was commissioned on April 1 at an estimated investment of Rs 8.50 crore and has a capacity of 1 MW power generation. At Energy Awareness Park, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with Power Minister Tamiyo Taga inaugurated the state’s biggest solar power plant. According to a statement issued by state government the […] Read more
Researchers at Sardar Patel University Develop Solar Cells From Organic Dyes Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Cells developed by the university researchers not only can be used on cloths but also on walls of buildings, windows and doors, which is unlike of traditional silicon panels that are used as roof-tops installations. Flexible, yet durable solar cells have been developed by researchers at Sardar Patel University that can be fixed on apparels […] Read more
NTPC’s Ananthapuram Solar Park Auction tariffs floated at Rs 2.8 per unit Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, in the last weeks of March, the bids in the auction of 500 MW were in range of Rs 2.98-3.06 per unit. However, dismayed with the tariff rates, the government of Gujarat cancelled the auction and may re-issue new tenders soon. In a latest auction for 750 MW at Ananthapuram Solar Park in Andhra […] Read more
ReNew Power to Acquire Five Renewable Energy Firms for Rs 6,000 cr Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Gurgaon based ReNew Power is mulling to buy five renewable energy companies in the solar and wind energy space, with combined capacity of nearly 680 MW for about Rs 6,000 crore. Moreover, the transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Also, […] Read more
India Rapidly Progresses Towards Renewable Energy, says R K Singh Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy “India is making quick progression in the field of renewable energy and the government is committed to achieving the said target by 2022,” said Minister of Power and New Renewable Energy (MNRE), R K Singh. India’s set target of touching 175 GW of renewable energy capacity addition has already seen the accomplishment of 70 GW […] Read more
Eastman’s Maintenance-Free Gel Batteries Successfully Hits Energy Storage Market Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of gel batteries is that the electrolyte contained in it does not flow like a liquid ensuring an instant start and long-lasting performance. The gel batteries manufactured by Eastman Auto and Power Ltd, a leading company in the energy storage segment and solar solutions, are making a mark in the power backup market […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Creates 5 Lakh New Jobs Globally Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy In a recent report published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) titled ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review’, it says the 10 million mark was surpassed for the first time as the industry gave jobs to around 10.3 million in 2017. In a steep growth in 2017, renewable energy industry created over 500,000 new […] Read more
SECI’s 70 MW Amguri Solar Park Tender to Close on May 22 Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to the project developer is fixed at Rs 3.43/ kWh for 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) tender for setting up of 70 MW grid-connected solar PV (SPV) power project at Amguri Solar Park in Assam will be closed on May 22, 2018. In February this year, SECI […] Read more
