Phase II of Pune Airport’s Solar Power Project to Begin Soon Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The second phase will see the installation of a 100 kWp capacity flexible panel solar power plant, making the airport the first in the country to have this facility. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) will soon begin work on the second phase of the solar power plant installation at Pune’s Lohegaon Airport. The second […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 20 MW Solar Project for WBSEDCL Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The plants are located at Patni, near Kharagpur and at Lalgarh, near Midnapore, West Bengal. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and prominent EPC solutions and rooftop solar provider, has commissioned two 10 MW solar projects for the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The plants are located at Patni, near Kharagpur […] Read more
Waaree Installs Solar Plant at HIAL University in Leh Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy HIAL is expected to save close to Rs 2 lakh per year. Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading solar PV manufacturer has unveiled its 25 kW rooftop solar project at Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL) in Leh, Ladakh. The project was completed under the company’s CSR programme and is part of its ongoing efforts to […] Read more
HyET Solar Seeks to Make In India 300 MW Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, HyET Solar will sign a memorandum of understanding with the state to set up a solar module manufacturing facility. Dutch foldable solar panel-maker HyET Solar BV seeks to “Make In India” and is eyeing partnerships with existing solar panel makers and a polymer-maker, commercial director of the company Pieter […] Read more
Indian Railways Looking to Bid Out 4 GW of Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first phase, the project will produce 6.6 billion units of power. In a bid to become a net-green transporter, the Indian Railways is planning to replace 4,000 MW of coal-fired electricity to run its trains with solar energy from modules deployed on both sides of select electrified tracks in 10 states. The Railway […] Read more
Google’s Data Centers in Tennessee and Alabama to Run on 1.6 Mn Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Located in Hollywood, Alabama and Yum Yum, Tennessee, the two biggest solar farms will be able to produce around 150 megawatts each. In an attempt to match its energy-use with 100 percent carbon-free energy, Google wants the electricity consumed by its new data centers in Tennessee, and Alabama, to be matched with 100 percent renewable […] Read more
New California Law Protecting Solar Customers Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy California homeowners who have or are going to invest in Solar will now enjoy new rights under a new law championed by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) that went into effect on January 1, 2019. The intent of the bill, Assembly Bill 1070, is to protect consumers looking to invest in solar power while discouraging unethical […] Read more
STFI Recommendations to Accelerate Solar Process Heat in Dairies Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at a workshop organized by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), RK Singh, Minister of power, New & Renewable Energy highlighted the need for creating an enabling and stable policy framework to further propagate usage of solar energy. Stressing on the need for utilizing the dairy cooperative network for the benefit of the farmers. […] Read more
BHEL Wins Largest Order for Solar Photovoltaic Plants Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Valued at Rs.565 Crore, this is the largest SPV power plant order won by BHEL till date. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won an order for setting up 129 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power plants in Telangana from Singareni Collieries Company. Significantly, valued at Rs 565 crore, this is the largest SPV power plant […] Read more