10,000 Schools in Odisha to be Solar Powered Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar powered proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Odisha Government has decided to make 10,000 schools functional on solar energy. The proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Addressing a meeting at the Jayadev Bhawan […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
Govt Plans to Supply Solar Power to 40L Farmers in 10 Years Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 lakh farmers for about 12 hours every day. Maharashtra energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced an ambitious plan to use solar energy not only for farmers but also schools. The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 […] Read more
FTC Solar Releases Automated DC Electrical Design for Ground Mount Solar Systems Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new DC Electrical design capabilities allow the user to create DC equipment hierarchies, auto-place combiners and inverters in 3D, and watch while SunDAT generates a wire schedule in real-time. FTC Solar has announced the availability of DC Electrical design capabilities for ground mount systems in the V3.2 release of its proprietary SunDAT Solar Design […] Read more
IIEST Lights Up Bulbs with Solar, Wind and Vegetable Waste Power Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The IIEST is also setting up another 800 kw capacity solar energy plant commissioned by the Centre for Excellence for Green Energy Systems of the institute. The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology has commissioned the first smart micro grid project in the country which is capable of lighting up 32 lamps each OF […] Read more
Fortum Connects 100MW Solar Power Plant to Grid in India Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The completion of Pavagada solar power park has double the Fortum’s solar production capacity in India from 85 to 185 MW. Fortum has now connected a 100-MW solar power plant to grid at Pavagada solar park in the Tumkur District, Karnataka, India. This solar power plant more than doubles Fortum’s solar production capacity in India […] Read more
Genex Power Appoints UGL as Preferred EPC Contractor for 270MW Kidston Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy UGL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australian publicly listed company CIMIC Group Limited, which is a world-leading infrastructure, mining, services and public private partnerships group. Genex Power Limited has announced the appointment of UGL as EPC in relation to the development of the 270MW Kidston Stage 2 Solar project (K2-Solar) at Kidston, North Queensland. The […] Read more
GST Increases Cost of Solar Projects by 12 Percent, Says AISIA Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the current GST regime, “solar power cost will see upward escalation”, the All India Solar Industries Association said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to 10-12 percent rise in overall cost of solar projects, the All India Solar Industries Association has said, while petitioning the government against the rise in tax incidence […] Read more
Solar Panel Warranty Insurance Policy Introduced by ICICI Lombard Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The park developers and park owner will be the sole beneficiary as insured, which the Solar Panel Warranty Insurance aims to cater at large. Solar park developers can now be covered by ICICI Lombard General Insurance, the company recently announced. While announcing the company stated “The standalone insurance product gives comfort to lenders and investors […] Read more
