Orissa HC Hearing on ‘Solar Safeguard Duty Case’ on Sept’ 19 Updated On Thu, Aug 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new hearing date manifestly shows that the safeguard duty is yet to be implemented on the solar imports from China and Malaysia. Nearing the safeguard duty verdict, Orissa High Court has set September 19th, 2018 as the next date for the hearing of ‘Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports Case’. Coming as a historic wrestle […] Read more
India Beholds Lowest-Ever Solar Tariff Rates in MP’s 35MW Solar Rooftop Tender Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy MPUVNL tender for 35 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project was rolled out under global Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) tenders with participation from 31 reputed developers. India witnessed a breakthrough in solar industry in the form of lowest-ever tariff rate of Rs. 1.58 per unit of power bid in Madhya Pradesh’s 35 MW solar […] Read more
Floating Solar Panels to Power Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy A study on the development of the projects for Maharashtra is in an advanced stage at the Ujani dam, while the Jayakwadi dam was later added to the project. Marathwada Statutory Development Corporation (MSDC), a body formed by the state government, has come up with a plan to erect floating solar panels in the backwaters […] Read more
Iran Commissions its Largest Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 18-turbine wind farm, located in Tarom County in northern Iran, has a nominal capacity of generating 61 megawatt hours of power annually, Xinhua reported. Iran inaugurates its largest wind farm as part of its efforts to increase production of electricity from renewable sources. The 18-turbine wind farm, located in Tarom County in northern Iran, has a […] Read more
Solar Tree to Charge Phones and Avail Free Wi-Fi in Coimbatore’s VOC Park Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Rs. 30 lakh solar tree will be used for charging visitors’ phones or be providing free Wi-Fi to the visitors. As a step towards being a smart city under the ‘Smart City Mission’, Municipal Administration Minister SP Velumani inaugurated a solar tree in city’s zoological garden and amusement park, VOC Park. The Rs. 30 […] Read more
Gujarat’s Harni Police Station ‘1st Certified Green Police Station’ Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The police station is the first to get the silver rating green building status in the country. The Harni police station of Gujarat is unlike any other dark and unsound police station of the country. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has recognized the same and has awarded a green building certificate to the police station. […] Read more
Forest Department Mulls Solar Power for Srirangam Butterfly Park Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Souring monthly electricity bills has prompted the forest department to look at the possibility of non-conventional energy source, by erecting a solar power plant within the conservatory spread across 25 acres. The Srirangam butterfly park may soon be operated with clean energy as the forest department plans to generate solar power within the park’s premises to meet its electricity […] Read more
MSEDCL, MEDA Disagree over Solar Power Development Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy MSEDCL’s sister concern Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has been in comprehensive support to the solar developments with deciding to provide a subsidy on solar power from 2018-19. Maharashtra’s state-run electricity distribution company MSEDCL has been reluctant in supporting the development of solar power in the state by proposing a surcharge to be levied on […] Read more
Sushma Swaraj Urges Indian Diaspora to Foray Country’s Solar Power Sector Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sushma Swaraj aimed at investment opportunities in the solar power industry that are doing rounds on the back of Indian Government’s target of achieving 100 GW of solar power generation by 2022. Speaking at a panel discussion of ‘Pravasi Bhartiya Divas’, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj urged the present dignitaries and the attendees from the […] Read more
