India’s Northeast Region Embraces Clean Energy to Be Self-Reliant in Energy Sector Updated On Sat, Feb 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The states in northeast region will play a major role in the production of clean energy in the country. Northeast region of India is gifted with rich natural and energy resources. With an aim to encourage clean energy, northeast has adopted various means of renewable sources to be self-reliant in the energy sector. Recently […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
India as a solar power bright spot helps fill Japan, China slowdown Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is expected to double up its solar power capacity outpacing once-booming Japan India may be a bright spot for global solar power markets this year as it adds capacity at a record pace, becoming one of the top regions for panel producers struggling with rock-bottom prices. India is expected to add nearly twice as […] Read more
India positions itself as key player in 2016 on climate issues Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Countries including India at the Marrakesh climate change summit agreed to conclude the framing of rules for the implementation of Paris agreement by 2018. India emerged as a major player in 2016 in the fight against global warming, ratifying the historic Paris agreement and also playing a “constructive” role in the Marrakesh climate summit to […] Read more
Cabinet approves proposal of MNRE for ratification of ISA’s Framework Agreement by India Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy ISA will strive to bring together more than 121 solar resource rich nations for coordinated research, low cost financing and rapid deployment Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of MNRE for ratification of International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Framework Agreement by India. ISA was launched jointly by the Prime Minister […] Read more
Year-End Review – Ministry of Power Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy In view of the growing need of the Indian Economy, Government of India has embarked upon a massive programme to provide 24×7 power across the country by 2019. After the completion of half of its term, the Government has achieved many important milestones in the Power sector. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving […] Read more
India will be among the largest installations of renewable energy by 2022: Piyush Goyal Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Asserting that the present generation has the duty to leave behind a better place to live in for the next generation, Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines Piyush Goyal on Saturday said by 2022, India will be one of the largest installations of renewable energy in world. Goyal also […] Read more
India to invest $1.8 Billion on Lines to Transmit Solar Power Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy India will invest Rs 127 billion on lines to transmit power from solar parks to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of boosting clean energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022. The dedicated transmission lines, part of the so-called green corridor project was announced at an event ‘Empowering the Grid to meet Future Challenges’ organized […] Read more
