MAHAGENCO Floats tender for 110 MW of solar power projects in the state Updated On Sat, Aug 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 60 MW grid Interactive Solar PV power plant will be developed at various locations of Tembhu, Tal. Karad, Dist. Satara to cater the load of Tembhu lift irrigation scheme on boot basis. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has floated tendered for two (60 +50 MW) solar projects in the state. The 60 MW […] Read more
India’s Overemphasis on renewable energy would affect thermal power projects: CEA Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Rapid changes in technology are promising to help realize the promise of renewables. This is an eminently desirable development and one that India is attempting both to benefit from and accelerate. At the same time, these changes need to be seen in the context of India’s current economic situation and its enormous endowments of coal […] Read more
West Bengal demands for relaxation to access clean energy fund for small solar power projects Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The Centre is asking us to set up large solar parks in the state, but for that we need large tracts of land which is hard to get. So, we are asking it to consider funding small solar projects” The Centre is yet to respond to West Bengal’s demand for relaxation to access clean energy […] Read more
Faridabad Residents Get a Dose of Solar Lessons Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two- day workshop held at Centre for Smart Solar Energy, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad was open to all. The training modules included basics of PV modules, batteries and solar UPS, types and working on solar modules, types, and significance of solar charge controller, working, installation and sizing of both solar on-grid and off-grid systems […] Read more
Waaree announces shipment of 15MW high efficiency mono solar modules for NSCBI Airport, Kolkata Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies has supplied solar panels to various other airports in India and aboard too Waaree Energies, one of the leading solar energy solutions providers has announced that it has supplied 15 MWp 330 watt solar panels for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI), Kolkata, West Bengal. The company in a statement said that these […] Read more
Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Spain on cooperation in renewable energy Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy India and Spain aims to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Spain on cooperation in renewable […] Read more
There is no ambiguity on 5% GST on solar equipment: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no ambiguity as the government is very clear on the issue. Amidst reports that there is still lack of clarity on the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) levy on solar equipment, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no […] Read more
Solar Power Expected to Exceed Thermal Output by 2027 Updated On Sat, Aug 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Economic Survey suggests that India’s installed power capacity is 327 GW of which thermal power from coal comprises 192.16 GW or 55% of the total, while renewable energy capacity is 57.26 MW or 18% of the total. India’s renewable energy programme is proceeding at such a rapid pace that its contribution to total power generation […] Read more
