Amplus Solar to Invest Rs 750 Cr on 150MW Govt Projects in Haryana Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy “These projects also provide steady flow of income to the local populations during construction and operation of the plant. We essentially are creating a clean technology based ecosystem to support the local population for a better livelihood for current as well as future generation,” Aggarwal added. As part of its Rs 1,000 crore investment plan, Gurgaon-based […] Read more
Solar Energy to Power Humanitarian Hub in South Sudan by 2020 Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The partners are anticipating some 1,900 solar panels—capable of creating up to 700-kilowatts of power—will be installed around the perimeter of the Hub by December 2019. Thanks to a new private sector collaboration linking Scandinavia to Sub-Saharan Africa, a Norwegian company will be helping the International Organization for Migration (IOM) harness solar energy to power […] Read more
US DOE Selects 4 Projects to Develop Next-Gen Wind Turbines Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy These projects will develop more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight generators that will lower costs and make wind power more affordable. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects totaling up to $8 million in investment from the department to develop next-generation wind turbine drivetrain technologies that will facilitate the continued growth of wind turbines for […] Read more
Solar Power Developer Hindustan Powerprojects Caught Evading Tax of Over Rs 1350 Cr Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy During search and seizure operations conducted against Hindustan Powerprojects, a company owned by the nephew of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, the Income Tax department detected tax evasion of more than Rs 1,350 crore. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revealed that the raids were conducted earlier this month at offices of the solar […] Read more
Discoms trip up India’s Move to Power-Surplus with Peak Deficit at 0.8% in 2018-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India missed its target of becoming a power-surplus nation after its peak power deficit stood at 0.8 percent and the overall energy deficit remained 0.6 percent for the financial year 2018-19. In its Load Generation Balancing Report (LGBR) for the fiscal year, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had pegged overall energy and peak power surpluses at 4.6 percent and […] Read more
SDMC Shifts Focus to Solar Energy and EV Charging Points Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage the public transition to use electric vehicles, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has set a target to develop at least 50 public charging stations by the end of this financial year. Speaking at the fourth Asia Pacific Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation — Resilient Cities Asia Pacific 2019, SDMC commissioner Puneet […] Read more
BESCOM To Make 112 Solar EV Charging Stations Operational by August End Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy To ensure that Electric vehicles continue to be driven by clean energy, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) is in the final process to set up over 100 solar EV charging stations. As many as 112 EV charging stations are expected to be ready for use by August-end in the capital city. The charging stations have […] Read more
US DOE Grants $28 Mn in Funding For Wind Energy Research Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $28.1 million in funding aimed at advancing wind energy nationwide across the land-based, offshore and distributed wind sectors. While utility-scale wind energy in the United States has grown to 90 GW, significant opportunities for cost reductions remain, especially in the areas of offshore wind, distributed […] Read more
US DOE Selects $36 Mn to Advance Solar Energy Integration Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected up to $36 million in research projects that will advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the Nation’s electricity grid. While fires, natural disasters, and cyberattacks can cause wide-spread power losses, even temporary disruptions in power quality can result in major economic losses. With more and more solar […] Read more
