Viz-A-Viz with S. K. SINGH, National Head (Solar), HPL Electric & Power Ltd Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please tell our readers more about HPL and its products & services. HPL Electric & Power Limited (HPL) is an established player in the electrical equipment industry. Since 1957 onwards, the company has become well known brand in the switchgear manufacturing. HPL’s product range is divided into four verticals namely – Metering Solutions, Switchgears, […] Read more
Rural Electrification- Another Feather in India’s Cap Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy After India took over driver’s seat and successfully parks the car of International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit in March this year, Asia’s third largest economy continued its rollercoaster ride in April too, and once again scripted history by hitting the target of electrifying all villages ahead of the deadline. In 2014, when Narendra Modi chaired […] Read more
SECI Quashes 2000 MW Wind Power Tender as Infra Blues Repel Bidders Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SECI’s decision axed bids submitted by Renew Power, Adani Green Energy, Sprng Energy and Alfanar Energy. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled a 2000 MW wind power tender owing to the under subscription for 800 MW of power auction. A senior government official told ET, “We have decided to cancel the tender since […] Read more
BEE and AEEE Release ‘Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The energy efficiency preparedness index aims at assessing state policies and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy […] Read more
Amplus to Setup 400 MW Solar Capacity in UP; Mulls to Invest Rs 2,000 Cr by FY21 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Gurgaon headquartered, Amplus Solar made the announcement of solar capacity in UP during the Ground-Breaking Ceremony held on July 29 by Uttar Pradesh Government to felicitate its investing partners in Lucknow. Amplus Energy Solutions plans to invest Rs 2,000 core in Uttar Pradesh (UP) by Fiscal 2021 as part of the GoUP’s Solar Policy […] Read more
Orissa HC Issues Stay Order on Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports until August 20 Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move came after the Directorate General of Trade Restrictions (DGTR) had recommended, last week, that safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia should be imposed for 2 years in a phased manner i.e. 25 percent for the first year, 20 percent for the first six months of the second year, and 15 […] Read more
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
