Promotion of Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been implementing various schemes in the country, including in Madhya Pradesh, to promote solar energy. The names of the schemes are as under: i. Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects. Scheme for setting up 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects […] Read more
CERC Offers Relief to Welspun Energy in a Case with SECI Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy WEPL had petitioned for an extension for the commercial operating date for 72 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects. In a relief to Welspun Energy Private Limited (WEPL), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order stating that land procurement delay on government’s part will be treated as Force Majeure (unavoidable circumstance). WEPL had […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
Madurai Cooperative Bank Invites Bids for Solar Rooftop System Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tender document requires that the bidder should have supplied a minimum 1 system of the capacity of 5 KWp and above. The Madurai District Central Cooperative Bank Limited has invited bids for the construction of a 25 KW solar rooftop system at their head office in Madurai. The scope of work, as prescribed in […] Read more
Six Companies Win Bids for 550 MW Solar Capacity in UP Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power, Adani Group, and NTPC are some of the big winners in the auction which was conducted by UPNEDA. Uttar Pradesh government in its massive solar push has selected six energy major for nine projects in the state totalling a capacity of 550 MW. Ranging from a capacity of 25 MW to 100 MW […] Read more
Community Energy Signs 70 MW PPA in Adams County Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, will produce enough electricity to operate 22 percent of Philadelphia government buildings by 2020. Leading clean energy developer ‘Community Energy’ announced the approval of a 70 MW solar power purchase agreement in Adams County, Pennsylvania to power government facilities in Philadelphia. The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, […] Read more
Shell Acquires 49% Stake in Cleantech Solar Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy This investment will be Shell’s second major solar investment this year, giving Shell an immediate path to an established commercial and industrial platform in Southeast Asia. Cleantech Solar, a leading developer of commercial solar energy systems in Southeast Asia and India has announced that Shell has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% stake in […] Read more
Solar Industry in UK Facing Challenges Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Environmentalists and big energy firms had urged the government to not stop the export tariff for solar panels but to no avail. In a setback to the United Kingdom’s solar industry, the government has said that houses which will get solar panels in the future will have to give away the surplus power they generate […] Read more
Interview with Krishan Kumar Sharma, Country Head – PV Module, Renesola India Pvt. Ltd. Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renesola – one of the leading international manufacturer and supplier of green energy products. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the 12th Edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2018 at Greater Noida, Krishan Kumar Sharma, Country Head – PV Module, Renesola India Pvt Ltd shared his views on various topics […] Read more
