MNRE sets new capacity addition target of 16,660 MW for green energy Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set the uppermost capacity addition target of 16,660 MW for the clean power sector this fiscal. The target is close to four times the capacity target that the government set in the previous year. MNRE expects solar segment to achieve its highest-ever annual capacity in the current […] Read more
US renewables row: Government for bilateral solution Updated On Fri, Jun 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian government has decided not to drag US to the WTO for alleged desecration of the world trade body’s norms on renewable energy as it prefers a bilateral solution, said Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal. “The US has requested for bilateral talks to which Govt. has readily agreed. The commerce ministry is in dialogue […] Read more
MNRE to introduce a policy for solar zones in June Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is gearing up to introduce a policy on solar Zone in June this year. The Solar Zone would be spread over one or more districts of a state. Joint secretary of MNRE , Tarun Kapoor speaking to PTI said “We have been working on a new policy for solar […] Read more
MNRE sets target for Commercial & Industrial sector for FY 2016-17 Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Grid connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme. The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of grid interactive rooftop solar (RTS) PV plants by 2022. These RTS plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, Government/ PSU sectors ranging from […] Read more
Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […] Read more
TNB picks up 30% equity stake in GMR Energy’s select portfolio of assets Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Malaysian power utility,Tenaga Nasional Berhad (“TNB”) has announced its entry into Indian power sector after signing a Subscription Agreement (“SA”) and Shareholders Agreement (“SHA”) with GMR Energy Limited (“GEL”). The Management Committee of GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL) approved the proposed primary capital investment by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Tenaga) in GMR Energy Limited (GEL). The investment […] Read more
36 CPSUs has committed to develop 18,988 MW of Renewable Energy projects: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said while framing the Scale-up Plan for 1, 00,000 MW of Grid Connected Solar Power by the year 2022, it was envisioned that the Public Sector Undertakings will contribute around 10,000 MW of Grid Connected Solar Power. Goyal in […] Read more
MNRE invites feedback on the recommendations of the CSP Expert Group Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), formed a “CSP Expert Group” with members from within the Ministry, and other Experts from outside to give recommendations to the ministry to enable appropriate policy formulation for supporting the development and deployment of Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in the country. MNRE is inviting Feedback/Views/Comments before adopting […] Read more
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
