PM Modi Presses upon Upgrading Farmers’ Income with Solar Power Scheme Updated On Fri, Aug 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power scheme aims at enhancing farmer’s living through boosting their income levels by allowing them to sell additional power to the grid through solar plants set up on their barren lands. During the Independence Day Speech, PM Narendra Modi has laid special emphasis on the application of the solar energy generation and announced […] Read more
13% of Solar Power Target for FY 2018-19 Met in Q1: MNRE Updated On Fri, Aug 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the solar power target achieved in April-July period, ground mounted solar capacity amounts to 1304.57 MW and roof top solar capacity is reported at 159.59 MW. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the program wise renewable energy achievements met in the first quarter of financial year 2018-19 including the month […] Read more
SECI seeks Bids for Tender of 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing & commissioning including 10 years plant O&M under International competitive bidding. Under the ‘Innovation in Solar Power and Hybrid Technologies Project’, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated tender for 160 MW of solar-wind hybrid power plant with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Anantapur […] Read more
Juwi Energies secures business for EPC of 250 MW Solar Parks in S.Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The USD 206 million contracts include the 86-MW Waterloo and the 78-MW Bokamoso solar plants, both to be located in North West Province, as well as the 86-MW Droogfontein 2 PV farm in the Northern Cape. Leading renewable energy development services provider, Juwi Energies has bagged contracts for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operations and […] Read more
EBRD May Extend $ 35.3 mn Loan for 30 MW Solar Park in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the PV Park is seen to help offset around 49,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lower reliance on power imports and related transmission losses. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is thinking to grant a loan of USD 35.3 million for 30 MW solar parks in Kazakhstan. Subsidy […] Read more
Global Solar Capacity to Reach 1 TW Mark by 2023 Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy China, India and Japan will account for the biggest share in the development of the capacity according to Solar Market Outlook Update for Q2 released by GTM Research. Leading information services provider in next-generation electricity systems, GTM Research declares global solar capacity to surpass 1 terawatt mark by 2023. Surprisingly, China, India and Japan will […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with S. K. SINGH, National Head (Solar), HPL Electric & Power Ltd Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please tell our readers more about HPL and its products & services. HPL Electric & Power Limited (HPL) is an established player in the electrical equipment industry. Since 1957 onwards, the company has become well known brand in the switchgear manufacturing. HPL’s product range is divided into four verticals namely – Metering Solutions, Switchgears, […] Read more
President assents Continuation Of Phase 3 of Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The funds for Solar PV application implementation would be met from Plan allocation made during financial years 2018-19 onward with an overall Plan Outlay of Rs. 656 Crores. After the cabinet approved the continuation of Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme – Phase III in financial year 2018-19, the President’s assent has deemed the continuation […] Read more
India Far from 100GW Solar Power Target: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agency also stated in the report that with best possibilities the country would be able to attain 78 to 80 GW of solar power by the end of 2022 up from the current installed capacity of 21.65 GW. Impacting the solar sentiments of India, ratings and research agency, Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) has asserted that India […] Read more