NTPC and German Institutions collaborates for Innovations in Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a strive to take a step ahead in renewable energy sector, state-run power generator NTPC Ltd has partnered with German institutions DLR Cologne and Institute of Solar Energy. “NTPC through its R&D wing, NETRA is collaborating with two German Institutions DLR Cologne and Institute of Solar Energy (ISE), Fraunhofer, Freiburg on Solar Energy Research,” sources said. […] Read more
India to cap over 20GW Solar Capacity by 2017 Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Presently, the solar power generation capacity of India has easily surpassed the estimated 5000MW and is likely to hit 9,000MW mark by the end of March. Tendering for solar project totalling a capacity of 15,177 MW has already been completed and a total capacity addition of 12,161 MW is expected during the financial year 2016-17, […] Read more
The Power Industry can attract One Trillion Dollar Investment by 2030: Shri Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy During the term of five year, the power industry is reckoned to attract an investment figured to $250 billion. Government’s task of rural electrification mission emphasizing no village without electricity access and coal swapping plus fresh policies for the electricity sector would aid in attracting this investment, said Union power and coal minister Piyush Goyal […] Read more
MOIL Team approves Solar Investment of Rs 61.83 crore Updated On Sat, Feb 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy State-run MOIL announces that its board team has accredited investment proposal for setting up 10.50 MW solar power project for captive use in the lease hold areas of company’s mines situated in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, with a total estimated cost of Rs 61.83 crore. “The Board of Directors of the company at its meeting […] Read more
Maharashtra Impulse on Solar Investment – aims Rs 50,000 crore Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Well-suited solar conditioned states are collaring to use solar energy, now Maharashtra has opened investments worth Rs 50,000 crore to boost its solar energy project. The state government, with the Centre and private sectors, is set to bring modifications to reduce solar power cost to make it farmer-friendly in rural Maharashtra. “The state government is […] Read more
MNRE benchmarks Cost for Solar equipment to induce efficient energy Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has proposed an upward revision of the benchmark cost of the Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) Technologies Programme to spur efficient energy in the country. According to the changes, the benchmark cost will be related to performance efficiency in design and manufacturing of solar thermal power systems so that […] Read more
Australian Expertise in Rooftop Solar can aid India’s Renewable needs – Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Recently, at the roundtable of ‘Renewable Energy Challenge for Grid Integration’, Power Minister Piyush Goyal pronounced “Australia’s rooftop solar expertise has to be looked into to transfer technology at affordable rates expanding renewable energy in India.” The minister said, “India can use Australian expertise in rooftop solar as almost a third of Australian homes in […] Read more
Solar Power Units of CIAL to Come Up in Indian Railways Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of Power Piyush Goyal visits the CIAL Solar Plant at Nedumbassery Airport premises along with Prakash Javedkar, Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Referred to the visit, Piyush Goyal said that, ‘All railway stations and air terminals in the country would be instructed to install Cochin International Airport model solar energy […] Read more
PM Modi Whoops Odisha for Innovation in Every Field Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Two-day visit to Odisha has alarmed for innovation in every field and cited that the nation’s young researchers ought to take the challenge call of tapping solar energy. “The moment innovation stops, systems lose their life. We have to create an environment for innovation. The innovation should be affordable […] Read more
