Relief On The Horizon For Solar Developers In GIB Zone In Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In developments in the vital GIB case that has impacted almost 20 GW of solar capacity additions by some estimates, the matter of building Solar Plants in a massive 80,000 square Km zone termed the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) habitat zone seems closer to a resolution. The issue had been the demand of conservationists, being […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Aid In Mitigating 16% Building Emissions: CSTEP Study Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report published by CSTEP (Center for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy) said that rooftop solar deployment alone could mitigate 16 percent of building emissions in India. The findings came to the fore in the report of the Bangalore-based think tank’s study to develop net-zero pathways for India’s buildings sector by 2070, using […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
Hyderabad-Based Aircraft Firm Converts Its Carport Into Solar Power House Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Hyderabad-based aircraft engine firm-Safran Aircraft Engines Hyderabad Pvt. Ltd has now converted its carport into a solar powerhouse. New Delhi-based solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company–Enerture Technologies executed the project for Safran. The firm said that solar carport’s dual functionality of providing shade for vehicles while harnessing solar energy exemplifies the synergy between […] Read more
Alpex Solar Bags Two Order Under PM-KUSUM Scheme In Haryana Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Noida-based Solar sector company Alpex Solar Limited has announced that it has secured an order from the Department of New & Renewable Energy Haryana (HAREDA), under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM Scheme), for the provision of 1434 solar water pumping systems. The systems will further be deployed for agricultural purposes. […] Read more
Korkia & Econous Green Energy Partner To Develop 600 MW Solar Power In Romania Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Korkia and Romania-based renewable energy developer Econous Green Energy have set up a partnership to develop 600 MW of solar energy in Romania. Initial projects are expected to be licensed and ready for construction in 2025. According to a media statement by Korkia, 600 MW of photovoltaic capacity means approximately 780,000 MWh of electricity production, […] Read more
GameChange, Waaree Collaborate To Supply Solar Trackers To ACCIONA Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar a fixed tilt and tracker solar racking systems manufacturer has announced the signing of a contract with EPC Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. The company stated on its social media platform, “GameChange Solar has signed a contract with EPC Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd to supply its Genius Tracker solar trackers for project developer ACCIONA Energía‘s new 412.5 MWp […] Read more
UK Invests £400K For National Grid Innovation Projects Under Ofgem Fund Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy National Grid Electricity Transmission (ET) a UK-based organisation that maintains high-voltage electricity networks in England was recently awarded £135,000 for a project. This project was undertaken to research new ways to monitor the health of cables in future hybrid AC/DC networks, spot issues in offshore links early, and avoid unplanned outages. They undertook this initiative […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: Govt Earmarks Rs 800cr For Model Solar Villages Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued its notification for the rollout of its ambitious PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The ambitious scheme has planned to install rooftop solar panels onto one crore households with a financial output of Rs 75,021 crore. The ministry in its detailed financial outlay said […] Read more