Central Electronics Limited Tenders 3.22 MW of Rooftop Solar Power Project for Northern Railways Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 3.22 MW rooftop solar power project will be developed under the RESCO model and the project completion timeframe is nine months. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) tendered 3.22 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar to be installed at railway workshops under Northern Railway across Indian states. The bid-submission deadline is May 26, 2017. The CEL stated, […] Read more
Azure Power and Hareon Solar Forms Joint Venture to Develop 118 Mw Solar Power Project in Telangana Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hareon Power Singapore Limited, the Singapore subsidiary of Hareon Solar will be collobarating with Azure Power to develop 118 MW solar power project in Telangana. Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. will be partnering with Azure Power Global Limited to develop a 118 MW solar power project in India. Hareon will be investing through its Singapore […] Read more
Jharkhand Yet to Sign PPAs for 1.1 GW of Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The differences on the quoted tariff have halted the signing of the PPA for 1.1 GW solar power project between the state distribution company (DISCOM) and developers in Jharkhand. In Jharkhand, power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1.1 GW of solar projects that were auctioned in March of 2016 (LoIs signed May 2016) are yet to […] Read more
Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
ISRO develops an android app for computing the solar energy potential of a place Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The android app is considered to be a “very useful” tool for installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that is used for tapping solar energy, it said. Computation of solar energy potential is essential to select the locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) thermal power plants. The use of remote sensing observations from geostationary satellite sensors […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Expected to Get Cheaper than Coal Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power tariff has seen a significant decline in tariffs from Rs. 10.95-12.76/kWh in 2010-11 to as low as Rs. 3.15 per kWh, which is expected to fall to Rs. 2.90 per unit. India’s solar power prices may be set to fall below those of thermal (coal) energy. This is based on an expected […] Read more
UP Governor Ram Naik calls for alternative energy to improve power situation Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Nobody wants to set up an industry in UP since the electricity supply here does not inspire confidence. An alternative source of energy like solar power can play a very crucial role in improving this situation” Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik lamented that industrialists were often wary of coming up with projects in the huge […] Read more
Technique Solaire Commissions 5.5MW Solar Power Plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5.5MWp solar power plant has been commissioned with an estimated investment of approximately $4.3 million and will provide energy to the 13,500 inhabitants in Uttarakhand. Technique Solaire commissioned its first project in India, in the state of Uttarakhand. The solar power plant, with a total power of 5.5 MWp, was awarded a state tender […] Read more
Haryana Renewable Energy Minister Appealed To The People To Adopt Clean Energy To Protect The Environment Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hundreds of school children participated in a walk to spread the message of ‘clean energy-green energy’, political leaders, administrators and experts also appealed to the people to adopt clean energy. Haryana Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Banwari Lal appealed to the people to adopt clean energy to protect the environment. The minister […] Read more