MNRE implementing schemes to promote use of renewable energy in rural areas: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Programme on “Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Applications” to promote use of solar power through solar home lights, solar street lights, power plants, solar pumps and mini micro grids to meet the energy requirements of the rural areas in the country. Minister of State (IC) […] Read more
Indian Railways proposes to harness 1000 MW solar and 150MW wind energy by 2020 Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has proposed to harness 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar and 150 MW wind energy by the year 2020. Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Wednesday said “a total of about 50 MW renewable energy capacity has been installed till date including […] Read more
MNRE formed three panels to improve quality control of solar modules and products Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reportedly formed three panels to enhance quality of solar modules and products. One of the three panels will make policy for testing laboratories, while another will assign technology and product standards and the third will examine regulations governing solar products reports ET. Modi government has set […] Read more
Fortum launches Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Fortum has announced the launch of Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project integrating Saft’s megawatt-scale Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery energy storage technology. The company in a statement said “the objective is to research the suitability of batteries used for storing electricity to maintain a power balance in the electricity system. Additionally, the research will explore […] Read more
Over Rs. 71,200 crore sanctioned for Renewable Energy Sector by Banks & NBFCs since February, 2015 Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have sanctioned over Rs. 71,201.54 crore to finance various renewable energy projects and disbursed Rs. 29,529.57 crore against the sanctioned amount since February 2015 till 21 March, 2016. During RE-INVEST 2015, 40 major Banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) committed to provide debt funding to Renewable Energy Projects aggregating […] Read more
People in Himachal Pradesh can now access solar energy at 70% subsidy Updated On Sat, Apr 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy People in Himachal Pradesh can now access solar energy at 70 per cent subsidy. As per the guidelines of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) people opting for grid connected rooftop solar panels/power plant will be given 70 per cent subsidy. The surplus power produced by rooftop solar panels/power plant can be sold […] Read more
Piyush Goyal to launch schemes for distribution of energy efficient pumps & fans in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy minister Piyush Goyal, along with Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, will launch two schemes namely National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme and National Energy Efficient Fan Programme in Vijayawada , Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. These Schemes will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited ( EESL) . […] Read more
Henkel India to provide electricity to villages in Maharashtra installing solar panels Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Limited a fully owned subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has embarked upon its CSR project ‘Lighting Lives’. The project aims to provide electricity to villages in Maharashtra by installing solar panels and is in line with the global Sustainability Strategy for 2030. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his […] Read more
MSMEs and SSI sought for separate electricity tariff, urges for solar use Updated On Mon, Feb 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Small Scale Industries (SSI) are seeking for separate electricity tariff. Both MSMEs and SSIs have detailed their presentation before Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) last week. MSME associations jointly organizing an awareness programme in Karnataka on ‘Roof Top Solar Power Generation’ to encourage the SMEs and SSIs to […] Read more
