India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
Abigail Ross Hopper Named As President And CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hopper joins Solar Energy Industries Association from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the Department of Interior where she weighed complex and sometimes conflicting factors to achieve balanced federal energy policy. Abigail Ross Hopper has been named as president and chief executive officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and will start […] Read more
SECI to float 2300MW Solar Power bids Soon Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India will soon release 2300MW of solar power projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will shortly float tenders for putting up of solar power projects with capacity of 2300MW, its managing director Ashvini Kumar announced. The corporation has committed to finalize tenders for producing 5,500-mw of solar energy, of which […] Read more
Vibrant Gujarat Summit to fuel Renewable Rnergy MoUs of worth Rs 1 lakh crore Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy MoUs worth Rs 1 lakh crore to get signed in Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 After remaining quiet for some time, the renewable energy sector in Gujarat is waiting to buzz again this Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS). This is evident from renewable energy projects worth a massive Rs 1 lakh crore of […] Read more
2, 2 MW WINAICO solar modules replace damaged thin film modules Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar modules on Ground mounted PV system at former ammunition depot of Federal Armed Forces are completely new installed WINAICO, a subsidiary of Taiwan based solar module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology was chosen by PV Conception GmbH from Germany to be module supplier for a 2,2 MWp photovoltaic system. The solar modules will be […] Read more
China takes Global Lead in Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s overseas investment in renewable energy projects jumped last year by 60 percent to a record $32 billion (30 billion euros), marking its leadership in the global market for clean energy, as reported on IEEFA. In 2016, China finalized 11 foreign deals worth more than a billion dollars each, and is expected to pick up […] Read more
REC lends Financial Assistance to IIT Madras for 2MW rooftop solar panel on campus Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has provided funds of Rs 1450 lakhs under CSR activities to IIT Madras for rooftop solar panel installation. Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has extended a financial assistance of Rs 1450 lakhs under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) for the project installation of 2MW […] Read more
Toll booths in India to run on solar power soon Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Toll booths in the country solar power and operators will be informed to install solar panels Toll booths in India will soon run on solar power. Minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari recently at an event said that the government is planning to make all toll booths in the country solar powered and […] Read more
