ReNew to Acquire Orange’s Portfolio in $950 Million Deal to Bulk Up Before IPO Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReNew power is in in active discussions with Orange Renewable to acquire its portfolio of a little over 600 MW of predominantly wind and a smattering of solar assets for Rs 6175 crore ($950 million) of enterprise valuation, and has already submitted a non binding offer and is conducting diligence. Sumant Sinha led ReNew Power […] Read more
Nagpur High Court Building to Run on Solar Power Soon Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar panels will be installed on the roof of the historic edifice, popularly referred as ‘Poem in stone’ due to its unique structure at the Nagpur’s High Court compound. In a first of its kind move in the country, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court, responding to the growing calls of reducing pollution […] Read more
India Launches Solar Power Project in Egypt Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power project was inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya and Major General Alla Fathi Abou Zeid, Governor of Matrouh. India has launched a solar power project with state-of-the-art technology to electrify a remote village in Egypt. The Solar Electrification Project, an off-grid system that is ideal for remote locations, has been […] Read more
Goa Energy Development Agency Invites Public Suggestions on Draft Solar Power Policy Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Suggestions on Draft Solar Power Policy will be compiled by GEDA and submitted to the government, which will then consider incorporating them after taking into consideration the financial implications for each. The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has received around 10 suggestions on the draft solar policy during the 10 days to receive public comments. […] Read more
Indian Railways Introduces Solar Powered Train with Battery Back-Up Updated On Sat, Jul 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1600 Horse Power rake has been conceptualized by Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels (IROAF) using flexible solar panels and Lithium-Ion batteries. India’s national transporter Indian Railways has introduced its first solar-powered rake with a battery back-up to enable it to run at night as well. The move is part of a string of […] Read more
Kerala Government Approves App-based Survey to Map Renewable Energy Installations Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The state government of Kerala has given its approval to the Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology to develop the mobile app at a cost of Rs 10 lakh for Mapping Renewable Energy Installations. The Government of Kerala would soon launch a mobile app-based survey to map the renewable energy installations, such as solar […] Read more
Tailoring Solar Power for Textile Industry Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Textile Industry has always been amenable in adapting newer and more efficient technologies. Electricity is most necessary input that mill needs today and it has always remained area of concern in this segment. Textile industry has been early adopter of renewable energy in India and has contributed largely in the growth of clean […] Read more
Government Buildings in Goa to Get Rooftop Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Jul 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As of now, government buildings with rooftop solar power plants are GEDA, Raj Bhavan, PWD works division IV-Tonca, Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and the National Institute of Technology. To promote solar energy, the state electricity department and Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) have conducted a study to set up rooftop solar power plants across the […] Read more
Cochin International Airport to Elevate its Solar Power Capacity to 30MW Updated On Thu, Jul 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 30MW solar generation capacity will be achieved by ully commissioning its solar carport and solar panels at the Chengalthodu canal. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is set to amplify its solar generation capacity further this year from 22 MW to 30 MW by fully commissioning its solar carport and solar panels at the Chengalthodu […] Read more
