India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses Milestone of 60GW Updated On Wed, Nov 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has set an ambitious 175GW clean energy target by 2022, of which 100GW is to come from solar projects. India has achieved a major milestone in solar power generation capacity. India added 10,000 MW clean energy capacity in the last nine months, taking country’s total renewable energy capacity to 60,000 MW in the September […] Read more
Progress in Solar Energy Sector Helped India Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2017: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s emissions are projected to grow by 2 percent in 2017, less than the average increase of 6 per cent over the last decade. In a significant development, India’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2017 was significantly lower than the average in the last decade because of the rapid progress made in installation of solar energy, […] Read more
Jordan’s Refugee Camp Will Have World’s Largest Solar Park Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy UNHCR will be able to provide 14 hours of electricity with zero cost. In a bid for the betterment of the lives of thousands of Syrian refugees residing at the Jordan’s Zaatari desert camp, the largest solar farm was inaugurated recently. The facility is supported by 4,000 solar panels having a total capacity of 12.9MW […] Read more
Telangana Government to Generate 5000MW Solar Power by 2019 Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy During the last three years, the Telangana state has produced 2792MW solar power which is highest by any state in the country. The Telangana Government is all set to achieve 5000 MW solar power generation by 2019, Energy Minister B Jagadesh Reddy said. Telangana State at present produces 2792 MW solar power which is highest […] Read more
Curtain Raiser Event held for the Founding Ceremony of International Solar Alliance in Bonn, Germany Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy A Curtain Raiser Event for the Founding Ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held at Bonn, Germany yesterday. Speaking at the event, Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India hoped that, in the spirit of affirmative action, developed countries will earmark a percentage of Overseas Development Assistance […] Read more
ISA: Collaborative Platform To Achieve Clean Energy Goals Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The session at CoP23 served as the Curtain Raiser for the ISA’s upcoming Founding Ceremony. Leading solar energy solutions provider Vikram Solar was one of the participants in the 23rd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23) in Bonn, Germany. Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD & CEO was the company’s representative. […] Read more
Renewable Electricity’s Spanish Support Scheme Approved by the European Commission Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The scheme has around 40,000 beneficiaries. In 2016, the annual payments under the scheme amounted to €6.4 billion. The Spanish scheme supporting electricity generation from renewable energy sources, high efficiency co generation of heat and power and waste, the European Commission has found it to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme […] Read more
Tender for a 200MW Solar Plant are Now Open by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company winning the tender will also provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of 10-years. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has started inviting tenders for a 200 MW of solar plant to be developed at Karnataka’s Pavagada Solar Park. The agency responsible for implementing renewable energy will accept the bids […] Read more
Elgin Energy Seeking Permission to Build a 100-Acre Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Park in Kilkenny Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project will also eliminate 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in its whole operation lifespan of 30 years. In a slew of proposal applications to develop solar park, Elgin Energy’s application to build a huge 100-acre solar photovoltaic (PV) park in UK’s Kilkenny. The high inflow of applications has been considered as the major […] Read more
