India positions itself as key player in 2016 on climate issues Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Countries including India at the Marrakesh climate change summit agreed to conclude the framing of rules for the implementation of Paris agreement by 2018. India emerged as a major player in 2016 in the fight against global warming, ratifying the historic Paris agreement and also playing a “constructive” role in the Marrakesh climate summit to […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions 150 MW solar power project in Punjab Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 150MW solar power plant represents a portfolio of three projects of 50MW each Azure Power has commissioned one of the largest (150 MW) solar power project in north India, in the state of Punjab. For this project, Azure Power had signed a solar power implementation agreement with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) under its […] Read more
NIWE to provide 100 internships in the field of wind and solar energy every year Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy NIWE-AAP will provide opportunities for the students to work with scientists/engineers on NIWE’s projects under WEI and DI National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has announced that to encourage students choose renewable energy as their career option, it will provide 100 internships in the field of wind and solar energy every year. The internship will […] Read more
MNRE is Organizing National Review Meeting for RE on 23rd and 24th January, 2017 Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy State Principal Secretaries/Secretaries dealing with Renewable Energy (RE) and the Heads of State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) for RE to review the implementation of various RE programmes and initiatives Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is organizing National Review Meeting on on 23rd and 24th January, 2017. The review meeting will be of State Principal Secretaries/Secretaries […] Read more
Solar market in India to grow by 90% in 2017: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy 2017 will be a bumper year for the sector in India with total installed capacity reaching around 18 GW by the end of the year Indian solar market to witness stellar growth in 2017 with total installed capacity reaching around 18 GW by the end of the year claims Bridge to India. According to the […] Read more
First ever Solar Power Plant with 400kW capacity installed at MVGR College Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy MVGR College of Engineering installs a first ever 400kW capacity solar power plant in Vizianagaram district. MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) has installed the first ever solar power plant with 400kW capacity in Vizianagaram district. District Collector Vivek Yadav in the presence of Union minister of civil aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the 400kW solar […] Read more
NABARD sanctions Rs 171 crore to Chhattisgarh Government under Saur Sujala Yojana Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has approved the financial assistance of Rs 171 crore for Chhattisgarh under Saur Sujala Yojana programme. NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 171 crore to the state government Chhattisgarh for the implementation of its flagship programme Saur Sujala Yojana. Under the scheme, 11000 solar-powered irrigation pump sets […] Read more
2.51 Lacs Renewable Energy Certificates were traded in December at Indian Energy Exchange Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Certificates are aimed at providing an easier avenue for various entities to meet their green energy obligations. A total of 251,000 Renewable Energy Certificates were traded in the REC trading session held on 28th December, 2016 at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). The purchase this month has been on account of few utilities such […] Read more
FIPB Gives Nod To Six Proposals Worth Rs 1,200 Crore Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Foreign Investment Promotion Board rejected three investment proposals including that of AMP Solar Inter-ministerial body Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared six investment proposals slated to bring in foreign investment of Rs 1,200 crore. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das received 17 proposals. Six investment proposals that […] Read more