EPDCL with NEDCAP to bring direct subsidy for rooftop solar soon Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (EPDCL) with Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NEDCAP) is reportedly planning to give consumers the benefit of subsidy of 50 per cent directly to promote rooftop solar. EPDCL CMD M.M. Nayak speaking to The Hindu said modalities would be worked out with the NEDCAP Managing Director […] Read more
NISE organizing Skill Development Program On Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar Projects Design & Technologies Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conduction 3-day skill development program on grid integrated rooftop solar projects design & technologies from 15th November. Learning objectives of the program includes-National and State Policies for Grid Integrated SPV Power Plants, Standards and Requirements for Grid integrated Solar roof top development, Various Business Models for Solar Rooftop […] Read more
Government offices in West Bengal to tap solar power Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy West Bengal government is reportedly planning to install solar panel s on the rooftop of government offices in an attempt to slash power bills and promote green energy in the state. Speaking to The Hindu power Minister, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said “The plan is being implemented as per the wish of chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The […] Read more
Hydrabad based firm to help BESCOM mapping solar potential of Bangalore Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) last month cherry picked Hyderabad-based firm to help mapping solar potential of the city. The Hindu reports an aircraft will fly over the city that will use light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology. It will send light pulse that will reflect back from the objects on the surface. The reflected […] Read more
Tesla Ignites Vie in Solar Through its Latest Solar Roof + Storage Integrated Solution Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Imagining a solar panel coming with an integrated battery shall go-freak solar fanatics. Tesla seems to have made it possible as Verge reports that Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk has lately unveiled a portfolio of solar panels armed with batteries. While introducing the revolutionary solution, Musk cites that unlike other solar systems which must […] Read more
Amplus Energy to set up 2MW rooftop solar plant for India Exposition Mart Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy Solutions has signed a deal with India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) to install 2MW rooftop solar plant. IEML is known for hosting International Business Exhibitions and Promotional events in Greater Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR). In the statement, Amplus mentioned that it will install, operate and maintain for a period of […] Read more
Tesla to live- stream its “ solar roof ” event from Universal Studios on 28th October 25, 2016 Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Early this year in September we reported that boss of Tesla, SolarCity and SpaceX – Elon Musk is planning to introduce a roof integrated with solar panels, at an event on October 28 in San Francisco. Now the company has sent out invite for the event on Friday. The invite confirms that the event will […] Read more
MNRE inviting comments/ suggestions on operational guideline for channel partner/ New Entrepreneurs Updated On Sat, Oct 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of Grid-Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Plants by 2022. These rooftop solar PV plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional sectors in the country ranging from 1 kWp to 500 kWp capacity. Such rooftop plants have become economically viable as they produce clean electricity […] Read more
Despite subsidy and incentives, Chandigarh’s residents opting for rooftop solar seems unimpressive Updated On Sat, Oct 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar PV capacity on government buildings seems to gain a good ground in Chandigarh, but it looks like residents opting for solar power is not very impressive, despite government offering 30 percent subsidy and other incentives. The official records of Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) states that a total […] Read more
