Solar power tariff hits all time low at Rs. 3 per unit Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar tariff has fallen to an all—time low of Rs. 3 per unit, which was quoted by Amplus Energy Solutions in an auction for rooftop solar power conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). “In a move that will offer the cheapest power from solar rooftop plants, Amplus Energy Solutions has won a […] Read more
ReNew Power to install solar rooftop for Indian Railways Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy After successfully securing the highest subsidy allocation from SECI for rooftop solar projects, ReNew Power Ventures has won bids for 5MW solar installations across various locations for the Indian Railways. India’s leading renewable energy development company will invest around Rs 35 crore in these projects which will supply energy to Railways through a 25-year power […] Read more
ReNew Power acquires 49MW of rooftop solar tender from SECI Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Ventures has bagged the highest number of projects under a mega tender of 500 megawatts rooftop solar capacity floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). The tender was targeted towards institutional — schools, colleges, universities and residential buildings. It was aimed at promoting rooftop solar setups in these sectors. Around 130 […] Read more
Center grants Rs 2.45 crore for solar city projects Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government of India has granted Rs. 2.45 crore for development of solar city project. The master plan includes preparation of, solar city cells, promotional activities and installation of renewable energy projects under the Solar City Programme in Mysuru and Hubballi-Dharwad. According to a Press Information Bureau release, the Center had already released Rs 0.87 […] Read more
MNRE has sanctioned Rs 67.01 Crore under Solar City Programme: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal on Monday in Rajya Sabha said that the renewable energy ministry has sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 67.01 crore for preparation of master plans, solar city cells, promotional activities and installation of renewable energy projects and an amount of Rs. […] Read more
BUY or LEASE Your Solar panel system? Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar market in India is speculated to add new capacity of 700 MW in 2016 – 15% of total solar capacity addition this year. According to Bridge to India, the cumulative capacity crossed 1 GW by September and is growing at a sizzling 300% over last year. Ministry of Finance has reduced depreciation rate […] Read more
1 MW of solar plant at Karnataka’s NIT to get commissioned Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal has emerged the front-runner among 31 NITs in the country to have a roof-top solar-power project with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The 1-MW of solar project on the roof of 11 buildings will be formally commissioned on 12th November 2016. K.N. Lokesh, Director […] Read more
Azure power raises 470 million dollars financing for its solar projects Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power, a leading independent power producer in the solar power sector in India, announces it has tied-up approximately US$ 470 million financing for its projects to be commissioned in 2017. This is one of the largest financing done till date in the Indian solar sector. With this tie-up Azure Power’s cumulative financial commitment to […] Read more
Solar Parks in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy. The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […] Read more
