ArcelorMittal to Set Up A Solar Farm on Land Allotted to it for a Steel Plant In Karnataka: Report Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “In view of excess capacity of steel world-wide and uncertainty in iron ore availability locally, the company is also exploring the possibility of utilising the land in Karnataka for the establishment of a solar farm for generating solar energy,” World’s largest steelmaker ArcelorMittal may set up a solar farm on land alloted to it for […] Read more
GCL System Integration Hosts Two Workshops in Africa Presenting Intelligent Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy GCL System Integration’s G-Home Solar Kit consists of solar panels, mounting system, inverter, intelligent energy management system and energy storage system (optional). The kit, which makes self-consumption of solar energy, helps reduce users’ electricity bills as well as the carbon footprint. GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd (GCL-SI) hosted two workshops in South Africa to […] Read more
Affordable Solar announces solar energy generation contract for Facebook Data Center Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 30MW solar energy generation project for Facebook Data Center Affordable Solar has announced that it has been selected to build a 30 MW photovoltaic project for the Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas, NM. PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for […] Read more
Sikkim Becomes 22nd State to Join UDAY Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sikkim would derive an Overall Net Benefit of approximately Rs. 207 crores through UDAY by way of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, etc. during the period of turnaround. The Government of India and the State of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal […] Read more
MPs Asked to Contribute Through Their MPLADS Fund for Solar Electrification of Villages Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Atal Jyoti Yojna provides for 75 per cent of cost of solar street lighting through the ministry’s budget and the balance 25 per cent is to be provided from MPLADS funds, Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies’ funds. All Members of Parliament have been asked to contribute through their MPLADS fund towards providing solar powered […] Read more
NISE Organizing 3 Days Skill Development Program On Grid Integrated Roof Top Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The main objectives of the 3 days skill development program of NISE include national and state policies for grid integrated spv power plants, standards and requirements for grid integrated solar roof top development, various business models for solar rooftop and case study. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous center of excellence of Ministry […] Read more
20 Railway Stations Under Mysore Railway Divison to go solar: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy A MoU has been signed with private firms for operation and maintenance of the solar panels at Mysore and Hassan stations and is expected to be completed by 2017-2018. Mysore division of the South Western Railway (SWR) is reportedly planning to install solar panels at 20 railway stations as part of Indian Railways current drive […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
New Power Generation Capacity Could Be All Renewables only after 2023-24: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The cost of renewable electricity and its storage is on a steady decline and could stabilise at around Rs 5 per KWh. This would enable India to move decisively towards renewables for future generation. What this ,means is that India has a ten-year window where no new investments are likely to be done in coal, […] Read more
