India’s installed renewable energy capacity crosses 57GW mark Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is staying true to its ambitious renewable energy targets by showing a steady growth in renewable energy installations in the country India is staying true to its ambitious renewable energy targets by showing a steady growth in renewable energy installations in the country, which as of April 2017 account for 17.5 percent of the […] Read more
NISE to Conduct One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies Updated On Sat, Jun 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing 6th One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies on 21st June 2017, at NISE campus Gurugram. In line with the Start up India Initiative by the Govt of India, the workshop has been specifically designed for existing and prospective Solar Entrepreneurs, EPC contractors, […] Read more
Major ports slipping up on renewable energy targets and also pointing to the problems Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ports, coming under the Shipping Ministry, have been able to commission only 22.66 MW of solar and wind energy projects, less than 15 per cent of the target given in October 2015 India’s overall goal for green energy in the country is an ambitious 175 gigawatts (GW) by 2022. Each of the ministries has […] Read more
Cabinet approves Initial Public Offer of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to: (a) issue 13,90,00,000 fresh equity shares of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) of Rs.10 each to the public on book-building basis through the IPO; (b) issue shares to retail investors and IREDA employees at a […] Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Challenges China to be “Real Leader” On Climate Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy President Donald Trump’s decision last week to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement has sparked speculation that he is creating a leadership void that China could fill. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Monday that he hopes China will step forward to be a “real leader” on climate issues, while refuting criticism […] Read more
Indian Railways to Reduce Emission by 33 Percent by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The use of renewable sources of energy will be promoted for which a big target has been set to achieve 1000 MW of solar power installed capacities. Going green, the Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to reduce emission by 33 percent in the next 10-12 years through sustained energy efficiency measures and maximum use […] Read more
ADB and PNB sign $100 million loan to finance Solar Rooftop projects Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy PNB will use the ADB funds to make further loans to various developers and end users to install rooftop solar systems. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Punjab National Bank (PNB) recently signed a $100 million loan to finance large solar rooftop systems on industrial and commercial buildings throughout India. The loan will be […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Launches 3rd ISA Programme on Scalling Up Minigrids and Microgrids Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal has urged all the African nations to participate in the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and work towards the of solar energy rich world. Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Power, Coal and Mines Piyush Goyal has launched 3rd International Solar Alliance programme on ‘Scalling Up Minigrids and Microgrids’ at the […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE will raise the bonds through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, and the funds will be used for approved programmes/schemes for solar park, green energy corridor, generation-based incentives and more. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for […] Read more