Rajasthan to Generate 7,000 MW of Solar Energy by 2019 End Updated On Sat, Jan 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) managing director BK Dosi said, “Rajasthan is on course to triple its solar power generation capacity in next two years to 7,000 MW from 2,246 MW at present.” The Bhadla solar park, once fully operational, will generate 2,255 MW, making it “the largest solar park in the world”. It […] Read more
World Bank Plans ‘Scaling Solar and Storage’ Program Updated On Sat, Jan 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new Scaling Solar and Storage (SSS) program, is expected to be rolled out in the coming years would work on utility-scale tenders that pair solar PV with battery storage technology. The World Bank is planning to make energy storage an integral part of its ‘Scaling Solar’ program, that until now has been focused purely […] Read more
Budget 2018: Why Renewable Sector Needs Innovative Financing Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy While most of the issues could be addressed with non-budgetary action, it would be sane for the budget 2018 to respond to these issues and to facilitate the smooth process of clean energy targets. The 2018 budget to be presented on 1 February will be the last full-year budget of this government. This budget comes […] Read more
Madras Christian College Goes Solar, Gets One More Plant Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to college authorities, this is for the first time a college in the city has migrated to solar power at one go in such magnitude. The Madras Christian College will harness most of the energy needs from the sun. A 500-kw solar power plant spread over three acres was commissioned at the college’s farm […] Read more
Center Should Resolve Issues Pertaining To Policy: Vikram Solar CEO Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar had closed 2014-15 with a turnover of 623 crores, 910 crore in 2015-16 and 1,659 crores in 2016-17. This shows a compounded annual growth rate of 54 percent over the past five years. In order to boost the solar energy sector growth, the central government should step up and take valuable decisions to […] Read more
String Inverters – Igniting the Solar Market in 2018 Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector is catapulting a holistic approach in the overall technology world. Especially ‘Solar Power’ which has a GW trail to his name is seen as the next big revolution in renewable energy sector. The power demands in future will become ruthless and Government is writing subpoena for Solar Experts and companies to […] Read more
Future of Energy is in Storage of Energy: Suresh Prabhu at ESI Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy ESI 2018 showcases new avenues, ideas, and advanced technologies in Energy Storage space to implement the awaited National Energy Storage mission. Addressing the larger issues, challenges, emerging trends and a wide array of opportunities for Energy Storage, Micro-grids and Electric Vehicle solutions in India Energy Storage India (ESI) 2018 was started with a big bang. […] Read more
IHS Markit: Global Solar Installations to Pass 100GW in 2018 Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Market analyst IHS Markit has issued its first forecast for 2018 installations. It expects the global market to surpass the 100 GW mark for the first time ever, hitting 108GW. IHS Markit is predicting another recording breaking year for solar in 2018, forecasting installations to hit 108 GW by the end of the year. The […] Read more
70 percent Safeguards Duty on Solar to Put Rs 12,000 Crore Ventures in Danger Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Finance, through its Standing Board of Safeguards, will take an ultimate choice on the burden of defending the duty either on the temporary or the last proposals of the Directorate General of Safeguards. Imposing 70 percent of safeguard duty on imported solar panels and modules from China and Malaysia, as suggested by […] Read more
