Shri R K Singh inaugurates workshop on “Waste to Energy” as a part of “Swachchata Hi Sewa” campaign Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh has emphasised the need for setting up more waste management plants around the country. Shri Singh said this while inaugurating a Workshop on “Waste to Energy” – Swachchata Se Swachh Urja here today. The workshop was organised by the […] Read more
Policy intervention is needed for renewable energy storage Expert Updated On Sat, Sep 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Only 15-20 per cent of the grid capacity can be pushed with renewable. The present grid is of about 3.5 GW and in that case we can absorb only 70,000 MW in the system. But the national target is 1.7 GW renewable by 2022 of which 1 GW is from solar itself” Policy intervention is […] Read more
India’s Overemphasis on renewable energy would affect thermal power projects: CEA Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Rapid changes in technology are promising to help realize the promise of renewables. This is an eminently desirable development and one that India is attempting both to benefit from and accelerate. At the same time, these changes need to be seen in the context of India’s current economic situation and its enormous endowments of coal […] Read more
West Bengal demands for relaxation to access clean energy fund for small solar power projects Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The Centre is asking us to set up large solar parks in the state, but for that we need large tracts of land which is hard to get. So, we are asking it to consider funding small solar projects” The Centre is yet to respond to West Bengal’s demand for relaxation to access clean energy […] Read more
Gurugram to Organize Solar Mela for Renewable Energy Push Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy This solar mela is being organized to provide affordable power to the residents of Gurgaon and to provide a platform to them to come and see for themselves the benefits of solar power. In an attempt to encourage people to switch to solar power, the Gurgaon district administration is organizing a ‘Solar Mela’ on August […] Read more
Gurugram Gets Fresh Push for Solar Power, Encourages Solar Rooftop Installations Updated On Sat, Jul 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Though the Haryana government made installation of solar power system mandatory, still not much has been seen in the last few years. District Administration of Gurugram is now trying to give solar power a fresh push and educating people on the benefits of solar energy. The District Administration of Gurugram is planning to organize a […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Wins Coveted India Solar Week Excellence Awards 2017 Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has won award for 100 MW solar project for NTPC in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and recognised the Best Performing Project of the Year. Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar company won India Solar Week Excellence Awards 2017 in 100 MW or below project based category for excellence in commissioning 100 MW […] Read more
Haryana to Grant Additional FAR for Projects with Solar Power, Waste Plant Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The state government has made a provision in the Haryana Building Code 2017 to grant of benefit of additional FAR in case the applicant proposes to install solar photovoltaic power plant (SPPP) and solid waste management plant (SWMP). The Haryana government will grant additional floor area ratio (FAR) to builders who install solar units and […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more
