MIDHANI Sets up 4 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is spread over 20 acres of land and is expected to generate 7,000 MW hr/year of electricity with a projected saving of Rs 5 crore per year and reduction of 5,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. State-owned Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) has set up a 4 MW solar power plant with […] Read more
Delhi Municipal Buildings to Install Rooftop Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy SDMC has become the first municipal corporation in the country to generate solar energy by installing solar panels on the rooftops of its buildings and earn revenue in three months. A project of 5MW solar rooftop on the municipal buildings has been approved by the South Corporation in its standing committee meeting. “This additional capacity […] Read more
One Rupee Increase in Tariffs in Latest Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The latest solar auction for 1000 MW held by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) saw the winning tariffs at Rs 3.48-3.55 per unit. From the record low of Rs 2.44 per unit, the solar power tariffs have risen by more than one rupee in the latest auction. Those from the industry say […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 250 MW Solar Projects at Pavagada Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy These projects will be set up at the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka and the energy will be supplied to the State Discoms under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Power major Tata Power’s renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has received a Letter of Award from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) […] Read more
750 MW Rewa Solar Power Project Operational, to Serve Delhi Metro Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This opens up an entirely new chapter in the utilization of renewable energy in the country, where large institutional open access consumers can start procuring it inexpensively. The operations on the 750 MW Rewa Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh (MP) has started earlier this week. The plant would supply power to the Delhi Metro, said the […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sachin Jain, Co-Founder & CEO Oriano Solar Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. How do you see Indian rooftop market emerging? The Indian rooftop market has a huge potential. Currently, the C&I rooftop segment is adopting it through Capex or Opex model. Going forward, we see huge growth in the residential / household market as well. Q. What challenges do you think Indian rooftop solar faces currently? […] Read more
World Bank Okays $250 Mn for Rajasthan’s Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the second loan for Rajasthan in the series of two operations planned for a comprehensive turnaround of the state’s electricity distribution sector. It’s first loan was closed in March 2017. The World Bank has approved USD 250 million development policy loan (DPL) aiming to help Rajasthan government in improving the performance of its electricity distribution […] Read more
Subsidies in Power Sector Should be Routed via DBT: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Power Minister said, center is ready to provide more funds if needed for infrastructure creation and the states meeting their targets speedily will be incentivized. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh said that subsidies in power sector should be routed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). While addressing the Conference of […] Read more
Rooftop Power Plants Can Save 95 Percent on Bills, Says Study Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Residents buying power from a community rooftop solar PV plant, via a subscription plan, could also save up to 35% on their electricity bills. These savings have been estimated over the 25-year lifetime of these systems. Households owning rooftop solar systems could save up to 95% on their electricity bills, says an independent study released at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue […] Read more
