Ministry of Defence to make use of solar power compulsory Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Defence estates department of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has planned to make off-grid solar power provisions mandatory for its large buildings. These provisions are likely to carry incentives in the form of rebates and space exemptions. The rule to install off-grid solar power will be applicable in the cantonment areas, implied by their […] Read more
Paris Agreement to combat climate change comes into force Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Paris Agreement to fight climate change becomes international law today; a landmark that UN says signals at the foundation of a new chapter for civilization and demonstrates that countries are serious about addressing global warming. According to Associate Press so far 96 countries, accounting for just over two thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas […] Read more
EPDCL with NEDCAP to bring direct subsidy for rooftop solar soon Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (EPDCL) with Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NEDCAP) is reportedly planning to give consumers the benefit of subsidy of 50 per cent directly to promote rooftop solar. EPDCL CMD M.M. Nayak speaking to The Hindu said modalities would be worked out with the NEDCAP Managing Director […] Read more
UL issues first UL 9540 certification for home energy storage system to Enphase Energy Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy UL has announced that it has issued the first UL 9540 certification for a complete home energy storage system to Enphase Energy. The system meets the latest National Electric Code 2017 requirements said the company in a statment. The new home energy storage system allows homeowners as well as commercial building owners to store energy […] Read more
Center to soon launch USD 2 billion clean energy fund to increase renewable energy capacity Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The center is reportedly gearing up to launch two billion dollar clean energy fund with NTPCL, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation Ltd to support the government’s ambitious target of adding 175 GW renewable energy generation capacity by 2022. All India Radio (AIR) World Service citing a senior official said New and Renewable […] Read more
NISE organizing Skill Development Program On Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar Projects Design & Technologies Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conduction 3-day skill development program on grid integrated rooftop solar projects design & technologies from 15th November. Learning objectives of the program includes-National and State Policies for Grid Integrated SPV Power Plants, Standards and Requirements for Grid integrated Solar roof top development, Various Business Models for Solar Rooftop […] Read more
Government offices in West Bengal to tap solar power Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy West Bengal government is reportedly planning to install solar panel s on the rooftop of government offices in an attempt to slash power bills and promote green energy in the state. Speaking to The Hindu power Minister, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said “The plan is being implemented as per the wish of chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The […] Read more
India emphasis on solar energy under the Make in India initiative in China Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy India has made a strong pitch for Chinese investments under the Make in India initiative in a range of sectors like infrastructure development and solar energy at two events in the booming eastern Zhejiang province. Nagaraj Naidu, Director-General of Investment Trade and Promotion Division of Ministry of External Affairs, introduced the overall investment environment and […] Read more
NISE conducting sixth, 3-Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV system Design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting sixth , 3-Day national skill development programs from 16 to 18th November to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar professionals. The skill development programme is on Solar PV system Design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” . The main objective of this programme is to […] Read more
