Odisha’s Behrampur Gets Solar-Powered Water Pumps Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy From the deep bore wells the water is lifted with the help of solar-powered motor pumps and thereafter stored in tanks of 5,000-liter capacity. The pumps are fully automatic who would start and stop on their own once the tank is empty or full. In order to provide uninterrupted water supply, Odisha Public Health Engineering […] Read more
Rebate for Solar Power Hoardings in Mumbai Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to BMC guidelines the advertisements on display boards that are illuminated with solar energy will get 10% of discount on fees for the first year of its display. In a revamped policy, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issues draft guidelines for advertisement and sky line display in the city. BMC has sought suggestions from […] Read more
Canadian Solar Expands Footprint to S. Korea; Gets Exclusive Rights for PV Proj in Gangwon Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the project is expected to kick off in early next year. Publicly traded solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar has expanded its footprints to South Korea by acquiring exclusive rights to develop an 8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Gangwon Province. Further, this is the company’s first solar power project in […] Read more
Govt Brings National Policy for Wind-Solar PV Hybrid Projects Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is also expected shortly. The government has issued a new national wind-solar hybrid policy aiming to provide framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system for efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) also said […] Read more
KSEB, NTPC Ink Pact for Increasing Solar Power Generation Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement signed also includes a deal to set up a 15 MW solar power unit at the NTPC complex in Kayamkulam. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for increasing solar power generation in the state of Kerala. According to an official release, the agreement signed […] Read more
HNPCL Acquires Mumbai-Based Solar Firm for Rs 1,000 Cr Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Last year Andhra Pradesh-based thermal energy company, HNPCL, had initiated talks to purchase Kiran Energy, which is having an operational portfolio of around 85 MW now. Hinduja Group flagship firm Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd (HNPCL) has acquired Mumbai-based Kiran Energy Solar Power for about Rs 1,000 crore, as revealed by the two sources close […] Read more
Solar Power Project Developers Urge MNRE to Defer Auctions Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The non-issuance of rules and regulation related to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and General Network Access has worried developers. It has also caused uncertainty over grid connectivity for the renewable projects in the country. The lingering issue of transmission has prompted solar project developers to urge Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to […] Read more
SolarEdge Set to Enter Footprints in UPS Market via Gamatronic’s Acquisition Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2018. With an aim to move into the markets beyond solar arena, publicly listed PV inverter maker, SolarEdge Technologies will enter into the UPS market by signing an asset purchase agreement with Gamatronic Electronic […] Read more
ReNew Power to Acquire Five Renewable Energy Firms for Rs 6,000 cr Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Gurgaon based ReNew Power is mulling to buy five renewable energy companies in the solar and wind energy space, with combined capacity of nearly 680 MW for about Rs 6,000 crore. Moreover, the transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Also, […] Read more
