Delhi to House India’s First Solar Bicycle Track Corridor in March 2019 Updated On Mon, Sep 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar bicycle track project is being planned under the 26-point green budget scheme and would be undertaken by public works department (PWD). 12 KM long stretch of Delhi’s Outer Ring Road which has bicycle tracks is planned to carry a rooftop solar power system on both sides. Moreover, the solar power system scheduled to […] Read more
IL&FS Violates Metering Norms at Solar Plants of SoftBank Energy and ACME Solar Updated On Thu, Sep 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy IL&FS has been found violating the metering norms in the solar power plants set up by SoftBank Energy (SB Energy)and ACME Solar in Rajasthan’s Bhadla solar park. Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam (RUVNL), under the gross violation of metering norms by IL&FS, has ordered the constitution of a committee to look into the matter. Solar power […] Read more
NISE to Organize ‘Programme on prospects for Start – Ups in Solar Energy Technologies’ Updated On Thu, Sep 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy NISE is aiming at letting the participants equip with the scope and business opportunities in solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and solar water pumping technologies. In line with the Startup India Initiative by the Government of India, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing a five-day Programme on prospects for Start–Ups in Solar Energy Technologies […] Read more
Forest Department Mulls Solar Power for Srirangam Butterfly Park Updated On Mon, Aug 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Souring monthly electricity bills has prompted the forest department to look at the possibility of non-conventional energy source, by erecting a solar power plant within the conservatory spread across 25 acres. The Srirangam butterfly park may soon be operated with clean energy as the forest department plans to generate solar power within the park’s premises to meet its electricity […] Read more
Chennai Corporation Buildings to Run on Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Aug 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The earlier plan which included the installation on 1,000 buildings has been tweaked down to 662 Chennai corporation buildings such as schools, primary health centers, offices, public halls, and dispensaries. The Tamil Nadu state government has approved its long-awaited plan to install rooftop solar panels at Greater Chennai Corporation buildings in order to reduce dependency […] Read more
Lightsource BP Acquires 135 MW Solar Assets from Orion Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. British solar parks developer Lightsource BP has acquired six solar development assets from Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC. The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. Further, the 135 MW DC portfolio consists of projects […] Read more
Textiles and Power Ministries Join Hands under SAATHI Initiative; Push Use of Energy Efficient Looms Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The SAATHI initiative is precisely aiming at the accelerating adoption of energy efficient power looms and thereby saving considerable costs. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta mentioned that Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Power have joined hands under the efficient energy initiative ‘Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption […] Read more
POWERED Accelerator Selects 1st Cohort of Women Entrepreneurs for Enhancing Access to Energy in India Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy More than 130 women entrepreneurs applied to the Powered Accelerator program from varied backgrounds, all having created innovative solutions in the energy sector. Ten women entrepreneurs have been selected as the first cohort into the POWERED Accelerator program and will now receive financial and business support to develop their businesses and deliver solutions in access […] Read more
BEE and AEEE Release ‘Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The energy efficiency preparedness index aims at assessing state policies and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy […] Read more