China Eyes £292bn Splurge in Renewable Power by 2020 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy China will invest 2.5tn yuan (£292bn) into renewable power generation by 2020, the country’s energy agency has said, committing the next step towards clean energy. The investment are known to create more than 13 million jobs in the sector, the National Energy Administration said in a blueprint document that lays out its plan to develop […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
WPPI Energy, NextEra Energy Resources to build 100MW solar energy center in Wisconsin Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy WPPI Energy has entered into a 20-year PPA to buy the electricity from the 100MW solar energy center to serve its 51 member utilities and their customers across Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa. WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources has announced plans to build a 100MW solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a […] Read more
SolAmerica Energy Launches 1.3 MW Solar Project on President Carter’s Farm in Plains, Georgia Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Atlanta-based SolAmerica Energy (“SolAmerica”), a leading solar, development and construction firm, today will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest solar project, on February 8, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon (Eastern) in Plains, Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter leased a 10-acre site in his hometown to SolAmerica for development of the 1.3 MW […] Read more
MNRE asks States to Prepare Conducive Policies for Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE Secretary Rajeev Kapoor suggests on preparing Conducive Policies for Renewable Energy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Rajeev Kapoor has called upon state governments to prepare a conducive policy regime for the renewable sector. Speaking at the concluding session of National Review Meeting with state government officials, he emphasized on the need to […] Read more
Videocon Aims for 13% Market Share with the Launch of New Hybrid Solar Energy Air Conditioners Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Videocon has Rolled out New Hybrid Air Conditioners with Solar Energy Technology Home-grown home appliances company Videocon is looking to capture 13% market share in the Indian air conditioner market by the end of financial year 2017 with the launch of its first hybrid solar energy air conditioner range for the households and institutions. At […] Read more
DM Orders Village Panchayats to Install Solar Powered Lights in 129 Bareilly Booths: Report Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy We have identified 129 polling booths which are yet to get an electric connection. At all such booths, we will keep a petromax lamp for illumination. Besides, village panchayats concerned have been directed to install solar powered lights at these polling booths District election officer and DM in Bareilly, Surendra Singh have asked village panchayats […] Read more
Storage-linked Solar Power to Reach 5 kWh by 2022 Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy like solar power is available for half the cost, and can reach 5 kWh by 2022. Renewable Energy like solar power with storage is already available at half the cost, compared with power from diesel-run generators, according to industry watchers. Vikram Kailas, Managing Director and CEO, Mytrah Energy, told BusinessLine: “We are probably […] Read more
Solar Energy to Power Sambalpur University with 245kW Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corporation Limited will fund the solar energy project at Sambalpur University The Sambalpur University has planned to set up a 245 KW solar energy project on its premises in its bid to move towards harnessing eco-friendly sources of energy. M Muthukumar, the registrar of the university, said: “The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), […] Read more
