MNRE Drafts New Guidelines on Solar Power Procurement Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Prepared by the MNRE, the new guidelines cover the grid-connected solar PV power projects with a size of 5 mw and above, and will help in reducing off-takers’ risks, encourage investments, enhance bankability of projects and improve profitability for investors. The government has implemented new rules for buying power from grid-linked solar power projects through […] Read more
Piyush Goyal addresses the 8th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The annual conference is visualized and planned in the backdrop of India’s vision on achieving “Energy Independence and Power for all by 2022”. It focuses on new Green Technologies to ensure clean, reliable and affordable Renewable Energy supplies. Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal, addressed a distinguished gathering […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
IBC SOLAR signs PPA with SECI for a 20 MW AC solar power plant in Odisha Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The project is part of 270 MW AC PV tender in the state of Odisha and was assigned to IBC SOLAR through a competitive bidding process during 2016. The PV system is planned to be put into operation by late 2017. IBC SOLAR AG has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 20 MW […] Read more
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
