Karnataka to Give 10,000 Farmers Solar Powered Irrigation Pump Sets Under PMKUSUM Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Cabinet of Karnataka has cleared the proposal for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan-B (PMKUSUM) scheme in the state under which about 10,000 farmers will benefit from solar powered irrigation pump sets. ‘Component B’ of the scheme envisages installation of 17.5 lakh standalone (off grid) solar powered irrigation […] Read more
Solar Roof tiles Continue to make slow, steady progress Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar shingles, or solar roof tiles, are made of slim photovoltaic (PV) sheets that either overlay or replace the existing shingles on a roof. They absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. The majority of shingles will produce anywhere between 13 and 63 watts of power and are outshined by panels in terms of efficiency […] Read more
New Solar PLI Scheme Changes Updated On Fri, Mar 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Details on the new solar PLI scheme for the Rs 19,500 crores that was announced in the budget are still to come out formally. With a first PLI scheme that had a corpus of ‘just’ Rs 4,500 already having been concluded, it’s fair to expect some quick movement with part 2 now. However, reports and […] Read more
US Solar manufacturers raise potential of 30GW mfg capacity for Biden Administration Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy It seems to be the season for solar manufacturers across countries to expect more. After India, it is the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America (SEMA) Coalition that sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting the United States President to enact policy solutions basis so that the domestic solar manufacturing can sustain in the long […] Read more
Trina Solar Picks Australia for Vertex S+ module launch Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Trina Solar is launching what it calls ‘a higher power, higher efficiency’ Vertex S+ module in Australia. The development is driven by a record that was set last year for solar module installations in Australia in the rooftop solar segment. Trina Solar says that Vertex S+ is designed specifically for residential rooftops as well as […] Read more
SJVN to Build 400 MW Solar Park in Himachal’s Kinnaur region Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Himachal Pradesh is planning to set up a solar power park in Kinnaur district in a quest to expand the renewables share in the energy basket further. The State MPP and Power Minister Sukhram Chaudhary has informed that a proposal to seek consent has been sent to the Central government. The […] Read more
Portugal receives bids from 12 firms for floating solar auction Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The auction for the installation and operation of photovoltaic plants on seven dams in Portugal received 12 competing projects, environment minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes has told Jornal de Negócios. The deadline for submitting applications ended last Wednesday at 23:59, with the period for receiving proposals having run since January 29. Portugal was among the […] Read more
Rajendra Parakh Takes Over As COO-EPC For Vikram Solar Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solar solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Rajendra Kumar Parakh as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) division. Vikram Solar is among the leading EPC players as per installed EPC base in India, with experience of executing more […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Aims To Be First State To Use Only Green, Renewable Energy In India Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh will make efforts to ensure that 100 per cent of its energy requirement is met through renewable and green energy – this is the key takeaway of the Budget speech by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on March 4. As of today, Himachal Pradesh consumes about 12000 million units of power every year. […] Read more
