Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
NISE conducting Skill Development Program on Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar PV Technology and Design from 29th March Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy ’ s skill development program on Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar PV Technology and Design covers session on how to do Load Analysis and Location Analysis, how to select the right module and more. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting 2-Day Skill Development Program on Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
30 Anganwadi Centres In Hunsur Taluk To Tap Solar Energy: Report Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar energy will be used to power fans and lights which can be operated for nearly 16 hours. Around 30 anganwadi centres in Hunsur taluk is reportedly gearing up to tap solar energy to beat the heat this summer. It is said to be the first such initiative in the State. The solar energy […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
Government unveils revised building code; includes norm for solar energy utilization and more Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The salient features of the revised building code are norms for solar energy utilisation, inclusion of modern lighting technique including LED, updated provision on piped gas supply in houses and hospitals, solid waste management and rain water harvesting, besides high speed lifts for tall buildings. Builders can be made liable for the safety of the […] Read more
India’s McNally Bharat Engineering bags 500MW EPC order in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy McNally Bharat Engineering has bagged a 500 MW solar power project worth Rs. 415.29-crore from Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd. Kolkata-based engineering firm McNally Bharat Engineering has won a Rs. 415.29-crore solar power project from Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd. The project entails design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, commissioning and operation and maintenance of […] Read more
India not doing enough to capture energy storage opportunity: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has barely woken up to the potential of electric vehicles or energy storage China is dominating the energy storage industry which has been so far led by Japanese and Korean manufacturers such as Panasonic, Samsung SDI and LG Chem said Bridge to India in a report. The country is using every trick like government […] Read more
India to become world’s third largest solar market in 2017: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “India still maintain strong demand for PV products, it has the potential to overtake Japan to become the world’s third largest solar market by taking at least 14% of the year’s total PV demand.” Taiwan based market researcher firm, EnergyTrend in its new report forecasts India to become the 3rd largest solar market in the […] Read more
