Centre Provided Rs 383 Cr to Madhya Pradesh Govt for Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Rs 70.03 crore were for the development of solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects and Rs 35 crore for solar rooftop schemes among others. The BJP-led central government assisted the Madhya Pradesh government with a funding Rs 382.91 crore over the financial year 2016-17 and 2017-18 for implementing projects and schemes in the […] Read more
Promotion of Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been implementing various schemes in the country, including in Madhya Pradesh, to promote solar energy. The names of the schemes are as under: i. Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects. Scheme for setting up 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects […] Read more
Six Companies Win Bids for 550 MW Solar Capacity in UP Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power, Adani Group, and NTPC are some of the big winners in the auction which was conducted by UPNEDA. Uttar Pradesh government in its massive solar push has selected six energy major for nine projects in the state totalling a capacity of 550 MW. Ranging from a capacity of 25 MW to 100 MW […] Read more
Solar Industry in UK Facing Challenges Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Environmentalists and big energy firms had urged the government to not stop the export tariff for solar panels but to no avail. In a setback to the United Kingdom’s solar industry, the government has said that houses which will get solar panels in the future will have to give away the surplus power they generate […] Read more
Wintery Breath Clouding The Sunny Solar Sky! Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Winter has already approached and the month of December is also knocking our doors. Before we plan for Christmas and New Year holidays, I reckon, this is the perfect time to look back on the past one year journey of our solar industry and do some analysis on it. This New Year not only brews […] Read more
Tender Issued for Procuring Solar Lighting System and Solar Water Heater Updated On Tue, Dec 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The notice inviting tender also specifies that the bidder should produce forest contract registration certificate for the year 2018-19 registered in Yellapur. Karnataka Forest department has issued a tender for the procurement of Solar lighting system & Solar water heater. Not mentioning many details, the tender notice says that the bidder must have provided at […] Read more
Beijing’s Upcoming Airport to Power 10% of Electricity Needs by Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The airport which is set to start trial run by the end of September next year, will power its facility with the use of solar energy, earth energy with traditional energy sources. Beijing Daxing International Airport, China’s upcoming airport will power 10% of its energy needs from Solar energy, local authorities have told. The airport […] Read more
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Invites Tenders For 5 MW Captive Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the tender document, one person can only submit one bid whether as an individual or as the representative of a consortium. Karnataka’s iron ore company, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) owned by the government of India has invited tenders for 5 MW captive solar power project in Mangalore, Karnataka. Issuing out engineering, […] Read more
Volvo Researches on E-Bus Batteries Used to Store Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Volvo Buses is taking part in a research project whereby used electric bus batteries get a second lease of life as solar energy storage units. The inauguration of what is probably Europe’s first ever energy warehouse using electric bus batteries is currently under way. The batteries from electric bus in Gothenburg and Sweden, are getting a […] Read more