MNRE sets target for Commercial & Industrial sector for FY 2016-17 Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Grid connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme. The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of grid interactive rooftop solar (RTS) PV plants by 2022. These RTS plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, Government/ PSU sectors ranging from […] Read more
ReNew Power & Hareon Solar JV Commissions 72 MW Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Leading solar players in the Indian and Chinese PV markets, ReNew and Hareon Solar Power has announced that their joint venture company has commissioned 72 MW solar PV plant project in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project, located across two districts of Andhra Pradesh – Kurnool and Prakasam – is expected to generate 115 million units […] Read more
Cabinet chaired by the PM Modi apprised of a GFA on RE Cooperation between India and UAE Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi was apprised of General Framework Agreement (GFA) on Renewable Energy (RE) Cooperation between India and UAE. The General Framework Agreement was signed by the two nations on 11th February in New Delhi this year during the state visit of Crown Prince of UAE. The GFA aims at […] Read more
GE Power and Partners convened to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE and partners convened distinguished members from the government of India, policy leaders and industry experts to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape and explore pathways towards a modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy future. The most prominent topics of discussion were energy efficiency and digital solutions for India, which were shown to have the […] Read more
Government to set up a pool of capital to fund research on green energy technologies: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal delivering Keynote address on Tuesday at a conference on ‘The Future of Electricity’ said “the future of electricity in India rest on the pillars of affordability, sustainability and country’s energy security.” India’s electricity consumption is going to increase fourfold from 1.1 trillion units to […] Read more
36 CPSUs has committed to develop 18,988 MW of Renewable Energy projects: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said while framing the Scale-up Plan for 1, 00,000 MW of Grid Connected Solar Power by the year 2022, it was envisioned that the Public Sector Undertakings will contribute around 10,000 MW of Grid Connected Solar Power. Goyal in […] Read more
ACME Wins Bids for 200 MW at SECI & NTPC Tenders in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Updated On Sat, May 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy ACME has announced that it has bagged tenders for developing 200 MW solar power projects during separate tenders conducted by SECI and NTPC in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, respectively. ACME won the largest share of 150 MW out of 400 MW in Andhra Pradesh at fixed tariff of Rs. 4.43 per unit in addition to […] Read more
MNRE invites feedback on the recommendations of the CSP Expert Group Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), formed a “CSP Expert Group” with members from within the Ministry, and other Experts from outside to give recommendations to the ministry to enable appropriate policy formulation for supporting the development and deployment of Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in the country. MNRE is inviting Feedback/Views/Comments before adopting […] Read more
SunPedal Ride of 70 days to raise solar awareness in India Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy IIT Bombay alumnus from Energy Science Department, Sushil Reddy will be riding a solar powered electric bicycle across 5 states and 7000+ kms in India starting 7th May 2016 to raise solar awareness in the country. The SunPedal ride will be of approximately of 70 days which will be done with a support vehicle and […] Read more
