Huge growth forecasted for India’s solar sector Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s solar sector outlook is positive in view of a strong government support for the renewable energy sector to achieve the target of 40GW of installed rooftop solar power by 2022 along with high investor interest, says a report. “We maintain our view that inefficiencies in the power grid infrastructure, power supply shortages and the […] Read more
Kerala targets to add 600 MW of solar in next three years Updated On Sat, Oct 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy In an attempt to meet rising energy demand of the state, Kerala aims to get a huge boost as it plans to install another 600 MW of new solar over the next three years. As Kerala looks to satisfy its renewable purchase obligations, the decision to install 600 MW solar plants is a welcome for […] Read more
Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu Flags Off Newly Manufactured Solar Powered Guard Van of Goods Train Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Wednesday inspected and flagged off the newly manufactured solar powered Guard Van of Goods (Freight) Train at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. The new Guard Van is equipped with Solar powered Light, Fan, Mobile Charging Point along with the facility of Zero discharge Bio Toilet.. Speaking on the occasion […] Read more
ABB to install solar based micro grid at Vadodara facility Updated On Wed, Oct 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB has announced that it will install a fully integrated and standardized micro-grid at its Vadodara facility in Gujarat, India to help boost renewable energy generation while reducing dependency on fossil fuel. This micro-grid, with a rooftop photo voltaic field at the company’s biggest manufacturing location in India with around 3,000 employees, will help ensure […] Read more
MNRE amends new guideline for selection of 3000 MW Grid connected solar PV power projects Updated On Sat, Oct 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has brought new amendment to the guideline for selection of 3000 MW Grid connected Solar PV Power Projects under NSM, Phase-II, Batch-II. The Section 3.5 stands modified as follows: Existing provision Modified provision 3.5 Qualification Criteria for Short-Listing of Bids/ Projects A. Financial Criteria Infusion: Minimum paid up share […] Read more
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to harness solar power to reduce its dependency on conventional electricity Updated On Thu, Sep 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has decided to harness solar energy installing solar power plant on several rooftops in its township and commercial premises and reduce its dependency on conventional electricity from the grid. This green initiative by the port trust is part of its push towards becoming the most sustainable energy generation port organization […] Read more
Indian State of Odisha plans to implement roof-top solar plants in major cities Updated On Wed, Sep 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha government will be implementing the installation of roof-top solar projects across all major cities in the state. Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das stated in assembly while replying to a written question that the Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) will be implementing the project in major cities of the state. The […] Read more
PHP Systems/Design Launches Solar Panel Mounting System Updated On Mon, Sep 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Designer and manufacturer of high-performance rooftop pipe and equipment support systems- PHP Systems/Design (PHP) has launched a solar panel mounting system . The new panel mounting system added to their comprehensive line of rooftop support system products to meet market demands and further ongoing commitment to sustainable building practices. The company notes that PHP Solar Panel […] Read more
Apply online to get subsidy on solar power panels Updated On Mon, Sep 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Consumers can apply online to avail subsidy on solar power panels. The online application submission procedure has been initiated by Department of Renewable Energy, Haryana (HAREDA) to encourage people go solar. You can submit the form with required documents visiting HAREDA’s portal — hareda.gov.in. TOI citing official reports that application for subsidy has to be […] Read more
