VIZ-A-VIZ with Hiten G. Parekh, Head, Everest Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Roof of commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities in India are usually old and weak, and installing solar panels would affect the life of the roof, what key facets are been looked into before commissioning such critical projects? For any roof – old or new, it is important to first check the structure stability. As a […] Read more
JinkoSolar, GRID Alternatives to Extend Solar and Jobs to Underserved Communities Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. activated a partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. JinkoSolar will donate over 620 kW of high-efficiency solar modules to support GRID Alternatives’ work bringing solar power and job training to low-income communities across the country. JinkoSolar’s contribution will help GRID Alternatives […] Read more
Secret to Hit 40GW Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government of India has rightly made rooftop solar power one of its top clean energy priorities. In 2014, the government revised the national solar installation target from 22 GW to an aggressive 100 GW by 2022 which is helping the country to become one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets. The 100 GW target was […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency Tenders 1.1 MW of Rooftop Solar Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency 1.1 MW rooftop solar power project will consist of 50 rooftop solar systems installed on different buildings of HRTC. The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency tendered 1.1 MW of rooftop solar in Himachal Pradesh. The bid-submission deadline is May 12, 2017. The entire capacity will consist of 50 rooftop […] Read more
Manufacturing Units without Electricity Grid Connections Now a Reality Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Consul Neowatt has made setting up manufacturing facilities without electricity grid connections is now a reality. Consul Neowatt, the Global Indian UPS Company and manufacturers of Sunbird solar inverters, the preferred choice of system integrators in India, has announced that setting up manufacturing facilities without electricity grid connections is now a reality. It has successfully […] Read more
Central Electronics Limited Tenders 3.22 MW of Rooftop Solar Power Project for Northern Railways Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 3.22 MW rooftop solar power project will be developed under the RESCO model and the project completion timeframe is nine months. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) tendered 3.22 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar to be installed at railway workshops under Northern Railway across Indian states. The bid-submission deadline is May 26, 2017. The CEL stated, […] Read more
Solar Mounting Structures: Racking Matters Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Globally, solar installations have been growing at an impressive pace. A large share of growth has been contributed from India, and with 100GW of target by 2022 in its hand, India is on the verge of becoming the world’s biggest solar nation. Continuous reduction in the solar system prices with respect to higher grid rates […] Read more
Kerala Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE Objective of the state solar policy include:- Increase the installed capacity of the solar sector in the State to 500MW by 2017 and 2500 MW by 2030. Contribute to long term energy security of the State of Kerala as well as ecological security by reduction in carbon emission. Adopt a multi-pronged approach in targeting […] Read more
