India’s first solar power boat launched in Kochi Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Aaditya, India first ferry boat that runs on solar power launched in the 2.5-km Vaikom Tavanakkadavu sector. The country’s first solar ferry boat ‘Aaditya’ was launched in the 2.5-km Vaikom-Tavanakkadavu sector, even as the state government sought Central financial assistance to roll out 10 more such passenger boats as part of its aim to replace […] Read more
Tata Power, Clean Max is the largest solar rooftop installers in India: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tata Power has 20 percent of the market share and is by far the largest solar rooftop installer in a small market. Global clean energy communications and research firm, Mercom Capital Group has released Top Rooftop Installers in India. Tata Power tops the list with 20% share, followed by Clean Max Enviro with 9%. In […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida to build solar power plant in Suwannee County Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Duke Energy announced the location of its newest universal solar power plant, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions for Florida customers. It will be built on 70 acres near Live Oak, Fla., just east of the existing Suwannee River Power Plant. The new Suwannee Solar Facility will produce 8.8 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free energy, […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Dismisses doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are looking at ensuring that power cost remains affordable in India and within that, as long as quality is maintained in a globally integrated world, we don’t see where the solar power equipment comes from.” Power Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment, stating that India is looking at […] Read more
BHEL to build EHV Substations to Evacuate Power from India’s largest Ultra Mega Solar Power Park Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL bags order to build EHV substations to evacuate power from Ultra Mega Solar Power Park Significantly, this is yet another landmark order for BHEL, further establishing its leadership presence in the domain of Green Energy linked Transmission Corridor, evacuating energy from India’s largest Ultra Mega Solar Power Park. The substations to be augmented include […] Read more
Developments in the Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector is getting stronger, and becoming a prominent component of our energy infrastructure. One reason for the increasing popularity of green energy is that is becoming cheaper to produce. Michael Liebreich, chairman of the advisory board for Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) said that recent solar and wind auctions in Mexico and […] Read more
India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
Sunnova Expands Zero-Money-Down Solar Power Ownership Program Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunnova to provide more homeowners with the option to choose solar power and lower their electricity costs. Sunnova, a market leader in residential solar services, announced the expansion of its EZ Own Loan, allowing homeowners to own their solar power system with no out-of-pocket expenses for down payments or maintenance. “The EZ Own Loan allows […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
