MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Tender For 184 MW Solar Projects for AG Feeders Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has issued a tender inviting online bids for the development of 184 MW of grid-interactive solar PV power plants at various locations in the state. The successful bidder will also have to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) for 25 […] Read more
Prez Sanctions Rs 11,814 Cr for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the Ministry further added that the detailed operational guidelines for implementation of the scheme will be issued separately. The President of India has accorded for phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar programme for achieving a cumulative capacity of 40 GW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) projects by 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs 11,814 […] Read more
Ingeteam Supplies Storage Power Station for Dubai’s Largest Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, Japanese firm NGK Insulators Ltd has supplied its NAS batteries for the project. Ingeteam, a leading company specialising in the design of power and control electronics, has supplied its storage power station for a pilot battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Dubai’s largest solar park. The company said in a statement that, “Ingeteam […] Read more
Growatt Wins ‘Best Selling String Inverter of the Year’ Award Updated On Fri, Mar 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has consolidated its technology, product and service advantages, which favor its business expansion in India. China-based PV-solar inverters maker Growatt has won the ‘Best Selling String Inverter of the Year’ award, which recognizes it’s development progress on Indian rooftop sector. The company has consolidated its technology, product and service advantages, which favor its […] Read more
BHEL Installs First Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is covered under the Department of Heavy Industry’s FAME scheme. State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) said the company is setting up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. The project is covered under the Department of Heavy Industry’s FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply 21 MW Wind Turbines in First Deal With SPIC China Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first landing of SG 3.X platform in China, supplying six units of its SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) reached an agreement to supply six SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW to a […] Read more
Top Stories of the Week for Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 19, […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more