Grid-Tied Solar Capacity Approaching 30 GW: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The cumulative grid-connected installed solar power capacity in India is approaching the 30 GW mark, as per the data revealed by RK Singh. The cumulative grid-connected installed solar power capacity in India is approaching the 30 GW mark sooner rather than later with the installed capacity at the end of May 2019, being 29,409 MW, […] Read more
Oorja Solutions Wins $100K For Developing Solar Pumps in India Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Oorja Development Solutions, a spin-out company from Imperial College London, is the winner of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Oorja Development Solutions, a spin-out company from the Imperial College of London was awarded $100,000 for winning the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. The social enterprise, co-founded in 2016 by Dr. Clementine Chambon of the Department of […] Read more
In New Innings, MNRE Minister Alive To Payments Issue For RE Producers Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The statement by the Power and New and renewable energy minister R K Singh that the government is building a payment security mechanism to protect developers from delays on generation payments is to be welcomed, as it shows a rightful recognition of a key issue plaguing the sector. A pricing squeeze of the sort the […] Read more
Vidarbha Farmers in Maharashtra to Get 3900 Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has launched a drive to provide solar farm pumps to Vidarbha’s farmers under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump Yojana (MSKY). According to Maharashtra State Electric Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) official, over 3,900 farmers will get the pumps soon. Around 50 of them have already been provided these pumps after the code restriction was lifted. […] Read more
ISA’s big Solar Pump Move Finally Rolls Off Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy With EESL issuing a tender for 272579 Solar Water Pumps on behalf of the ISA and its member countries, the biggest project so far with the ISA is finally underway. One of the biggest initiatives the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest international achievement, were plans to drive down prices of solar […] Read more
Modi 2.0. What Will the Impact be on Solar Energy Sector? Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a thumping majority behind it again, the Narendra Modi led NDA government offers one big relief to the renewables sector straightaway. Continuity. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. While the industry seems uniformly happy at the removal of further uncertainty on the next government, hopes are high for further changes in on the […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Expected to Outperform Globally Despite Challenges: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by Fitch Solutions has predicted that the Indian solar power capacity will grow at an annual average rate of 15.3 percent to reach 105.9 GW by 2028, up from 26 GW in 2018. The report highlights that India will continue to outperform rival markets over the next decade as recent problems such […] Read more
MNRE Guidelines For Enlistment Under Approved Models and Manufacture of Solar PV Modules Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order (ALMN) for 2019. The order provides for LIST-I, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and LIST-Il, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells. And, the guidelines will be issued […] Read more
Himachal Issues Draft Order on Rooftop Solar Based on Net Metering Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy HPERC has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued the draft “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) Order, 2019,” with regulations for installation of […] Read more
