West Bengal to release renewable energy regulations for housing complexes Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) is expected to unveil renewable energy regulations in a fortnight, paving the way for households and housing complexes to install solar rooftop panels and connect the same with the grid. WBERC Chairman R N Sen said, “We are trying to release the renewable energy regulations in the next 15 […] Read more
Ministry of Defence to make use of solar power compulsory Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Defence estates department of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has planned to make off-grid solar power provisions mandatory for its large buildings. These provisions are likely to carry incentives in the form of rebates and space exemptions. The rule to install off-grid solar power will be applicable in the cantonment areas, implied by their […] Read more
Center to soon launch USD 2 billion clean energy fund to increase renewable energy capacity Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The center is reportedly gearing up to launch two billion dollar clean energy fund with NTPCL, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation Ltd to support the government’s ambitious target of adding 175 GW renewable energy generation capacity by 2022. All India Radio (AIR) World Service citing a senior official said New and Renewable […] Read more
HPGCL commissions first solar project at Panipat Thermal Power Station Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited has successfully commissioned the first 10MW solar power plant at Panipat Thermal Power Station. On its very first day of operation, the plant generated and supplied about 10000 units of electricity to the grid. HPGCL’s Managing Director M.K.V. Rama Rao stated that the use of renewable energy had become […] Read more
Solar and Wind takes a leap ahead in the power war against coal Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The battle between clean energy and dirty coal has entered a new phase. The International Energy Agency (IEA), an industry forecaster, this week reported that in 2015 for the first time renewable energy passed coal as the world’s biggest source of power-generating capacity. The IEA, whose projections for solar and wind energy have in the […] Read more
Rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets: Capgemini Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Capgemini in the eighteenth edition of its annual study, the European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) has revealed that rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets. The report published in partnership with I4CE and Vaasa ETT states world Governments have increasingly dedicated budgets to developing renewable energy solutions and building […] Read more
MNRE scaling up budget for Grid connect rooftop and small solar power plant from Rs. 600 cr to Rs.5000 Cr Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy MNRE is scaling up of budget for Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme from Rs. 600 crore during the 12th Five Year Plan to Rs.5000 crore for implementation over a period of five years upto 2019-20 under National Solar Mission (NSM) – 2nd amendment. All the organizations / institutions including those registered […] Read more
REtopia to host event on Democratizing Renewable Energy at TER University Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy REtopia, the annual technical symposium hosted by students of Department of Energy and Environment at TERI University, would be held on 11th and 12th of November, 2016 under the theme “Democratizing Renewable Energy” at the University Campus. Evolved from the word ‘Utopia’ meaning ideal situation, the objective of the technical symposium is to bring together […] Read more
Global Renewable Energy Investment Market to Grow at a CAGR Of 5.85%: Research and Markets Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets has released a new report named “Global Renewable Energy Investment Market 2016-2020”. As per the report the global renewable energy investment market will grow at a CAGR of 5.85% during the period 2016-2020. The research firm notes that spending on utility-scale renewable energy projects will be a key trend for market growth. […] Read more