Poor implementation of net-metering policies poses a major challenge for rooftop solar Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar market has been growing rapidly with the country adding more capacity in the past 12 months than all previous years put together. However, grid interconnection regulations and processes remain challenging in most parts of the country despite almost all states announcing net- and/or gross-metering policies for rooftop solar. According to survey of […] Read more
Ujaas Energy receives order for 50 KwP rooftop solar power system in Bhopal Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ujaas Energy has bagged an order for 50 KwP solar power system at RBI building in Bhopal. The share price of the company on Monday also advanced more than 5%. The company bagged the order for design, commissioning, installation, supply and testing of the grid connected solar project. Early this month the leading national providers […] Read more
BMRCL enters into an agreement with Cleanmax to install rooftop solar Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has reportedly partnered with Cleanmax to install rooftop solar system at Baiyappanahalli and Peenya depots, under public-private partnership. N M Dhoke, Director (R.S.E), BMRCL speaking to DH said solar panels on the rooftop at Baiyappanahalli and Peenya depots will be installed in four months after awarding the contract and […] Read more
EPDCL with NEDCAP to bring direct subsidy for rooftop solar soon Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (EPDCL) with Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NEDCAP) is reportedly planning to give consumers the benefit of subsidy of 50 per cent directly to promote rooftop solar. EPDCL CMD M.M. Nayak speaking to The Hindu said modalities would be worked out with the NEDCAP Managing Director […] Read more
NISE organizing Skill Development Program On Grid Integrated Rooftop Solar Projects Design & Technologies Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conduction 3-day skill development program on grid integrated rooftop solar projects design & technologies from 15th November. Learning objectives of the program includes-National and State Policies for Grid Integrated SPV Power Plants, Standards and Requirements for Grid integrated Solar roof top development, Various Business Models for Solar Rooftop […] Read more
Amplus Energy to set up 2MW rooftop solar plant for India Exposition Mart Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy Solutions has signed a deal with India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) to install 2MW rooftop solar plant. IEML is known for hosting International Business Exhibitions and Promotional events in Greater Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR). In the statement, Amplus mentioned that it will install, operate and maintain for a period of […] Read more
Despite subsidy and incentives, Chandigarh’s residents opting for rooftop solar seems unimpressive Updated On Sat, Oct 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar PV capacity on government buildings seems to gain a good ground in Chandigarh, but it looks like residents opting for solar power is not very impressive, despite government offering 30 percent subsidy and other incentives. The official records of Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) states that a total […] Read more
Gujarat Government fails to attract applicants for its rooftop solar power plant scheme Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Gujarat Government’s scheme for setting up rooftop solar power units for individual seems to have failed to click among Surtis. Only 107 of 14 lakh residential in the Diamond City have enrolled for setting up solar power plant on roof tops. Despite the efforts of state and central governments providing subsidy to the people who […] Read more
HERC upswings incentive on rooftop solar plants installed for residential buildings Updated On Tue, Sep 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy A step that might help push solar power generation in the state, the Haryana government has quadrupled the incentive given to rooftop solar plants installed under the state’s new solar policy for residential buildings, from 25p per kWh to Rs1 per kWh. The notice released from Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) states that from starting […] Read more
