13% of Solar Power Target for FY 2018-19 Met in Q1: MNRE Updated On Fri, Aug 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the solar power target achieved in April-July period, ground mounted solar capacity amounts to 1304.57 MW and roof top solar capacity is reported at 159.59 MW. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the program wise renewable energy achievements met in the first quarter of financial year 2018-19 including the month […] Read more
Sungrow India opens New Office in Kolkata; Organizes Technical Seminar Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Marking the occasion, Sungrow India also held annual road show technical seminar for 2018 with its unique mobile showroom. Leading solar PV inverter solutions provider, Sungrow India has opened its new office in Kolkata. Marking the occasion, the company also held annual road show technical seminar for 2018 with its unique mobile showroom. Further the […] Read more
SECI seeks Bids for Tender of 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing & commissioning including 10 years plant O&M under International competitive bidding. Under the ‘Innovation in Solar Power and Hybrid Technologies Project’, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated tender for 160 MW of solar-wind hybrid power plant with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Anantapur […] Read more
Exicom Bags NTPC Tender for EV Charging Infra Development at Jabalpur Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the charging infrastructure shall comprise of 120 kW and 50 kW EV Off-Board DC Chargers of CCS Standard for electric Buses. Gurgaon-headquartered Exicom has won the NTPC Tender for development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV) at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Further, the charging infrastructure shall comprise of 120 kW and 50 kW […] Read more
Global Solar Capacity to Reach 1 TW Mark by 2023 Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy China, India and Japan will account for the biggest share in the development of the capacity according to Solar Market Outlook Update for Q2 released by GTM Research. Leading information services provider in next-generation electricity systems, GTM Research declares global solar capacity to surpass 1 terawatt mark by 2023. Surprisingly, China, India and Japan will […] Read more
Sobha Carnation Inaugurates 69kWp Rooftop PV Plant along with Greenrays Enersol Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, this project is taken up under PPA model, wherein entire investment is done by Greenrays Enersol and power is consumed captively by the society for common loads through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between both the entities. Taking another positive step towards going green, Sobha Carnation CHS, a reputed premier society in Kondhwa, Pune […] Read more
REC Signs € 200 mn Loan Agreement with Germany’s KfW Bank Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is REC’s fourth line of credit under Indo-German Development Cooperation which will be utilized to fund green energy projects in India. State-run entity responsible for financing rural infrastructural projects, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has signed a loan agreement with German bank KfW worth euro 200 million for funding renewable energy projects. This is REC’s fourth line […] Read more
Ikea’s Hyderabad Store to use Solar-powered Rickshaws for Delivery Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar powered auto rickshaws will be run by electric motors which will source energy from batteries which will be charged at the Ikea’s solar facility fitted with around 4,000 rooftop solar panels. Excess energy will be used by the store inside. Sweden based MNC furniture and home accessories company, Ikea has opened its store […] Read more
Orient Electric Gets BEE 5-Star Rating for LED Bulbs; Becomes India’s First Brand Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s 9W 5-star rated LED bulb meets BIS safety standards, has long life of 25000 hours, and delivers 120 lumens per watt. CK Birla Group company Orient Electric has become the first Indian lighting brand to have been awarded 5-Star rating for its 9W LED bulb by BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency). The company’s […] Read more