2021: Counting On PSU’s To Flex Solar Muscles Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Just 5 years ago, if you had looked around at India’s largest energy public sector firms or PSU’s, be they energy producers or consumers, you would have struggled to see ambition, when it came to their renewable energy plans. However, more has changed in the preceding 5 years than any 5 year plan devised by […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more
Gurudwaras to Have Solar Systems, As SGPC Wants Cheap Electricity Updated On Wed, Jan 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has yesterday announced to install solar systems at historic gurdwaras to reduce the cost of electricity. The solar-generated electricity would be drawn for the preparation of ‘langar’ by steam. SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur told in an interim meeting, that solar systems would be installed at gurdwaras, and a […] Read more
Manipur Requests Developers For Setting up 100 MW Grid-Connected Solar Power Project Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has invited bids for setting up a 100 MW solar project at Jiribam Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has released a tender for the selection of the solar power developers for setting up a 100 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Project at Jiribam, Manipur, at an estimated […] Read more
Oakridge Targets Solar At 1000 Schools By 2022 Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Schools, and other educational institutions remain rime candidates for solar, but at a government level, the Delhi government seems to have a done a better job of implementing a plan New Delhi based Oakridge Energy has reportedly signed agreements with the Delhi government and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to install solar PV plants at more schools […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Policy 2021. Key Points Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Gujarat, with an installed capacity of close to 11,000 Mw of renewable energy has just unveiled its new solar policy, that seeks to take the state’s total renewable energy to 30,000 MW by 2022, for starters. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced Gujarat’s new solar power policy on Tuesday. The new policy is expected to be […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 10 MW Solar Plant for WBSEDCL Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has commissioned a 10 MW solar project for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturer and a prominent EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider based out of West Bengal, has announced the commissioning of a 10 MW solar project for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company […] Read more
Delhi Police Goes With Solar To Power Beat Booth At India Gate Updated On Mon, Dec 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On December 26tht Delhi Police set up its first solar energy-enabled “modern beat booth”, which is also water, fire and vandalism proof, at the iconic India Gate. The beat booth was inaugurated by special commissioner of police, law and order, south zone, Satish Golchha. As per Mr Anil Mittal, Additional PRO (Delhi Police), the booth […] Read more