SEFA Grants Us$ 1 Million to a 20 MW Off-Grid Rooftop Solar Project in Zimbabwe Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa will support the project’s financing by funding technical feasibility work, legal advisory in regards to the preparation of key solar project agreements, as well as offering financial advisory towards developing a bankable project. The African Development Bank (AfDB)-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved […] Read more
Jharkhand Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A 50 percent subsidy to residential consumers and a 10 percent subsidy to commercial (industrial) consumers installing rooftop solar will be provided by the Jharkhand State government, the policy was implemented in July 2017. OBJECTIVE The objectives of the Policy are as follows To encourage participation of private sector […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE To encourage, develop and promote solar power generation in the State with a view to meet the growing demand for power in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. To enhance the private sector participation in solar power generation. To create a favorable environment for development of solar manufacturing capabilities within the State. To contribute […] Read more
Bihar Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Any Industry, Institution, Private Agency, Partnership Firm, Consortia, Panchayat, Cooperative or Registered Society. INCENTIVES All New and Renewable Energy projects will be entitles for benefits, available as notified from time to time, under the policies of the Central/State government. All New and Renewable Energy projects shall be entitled to avail the facilities available […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The state’s renewable purchase obligation (RPO) is set at 9 percent in April 2017 by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) for the financial year FY2017- 2018. Out of the 9 percent, the 6 percent for the non-solar RPO excluding the large hydro. The RPOs up to […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The 50 percent cap of the approved load or contracted demand by small residential rooftop owners has been removed by the government of Gujarat enabling the residential consumers to install rooftop solar systems of any capacity of their own. The order came in effect from April 13, 2017. The […] Read more
Cabinet approves MoU in the area of large-scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Updated On Sat, Apr 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The MoU envisages promoting information exchanges in the areas of Renewable Energy integration regulations and balancing using gas, storage, and demand-side approaches, energy imbalance markets The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has approved for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Forum of Regulators (FOR) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility […] Read more
Punjab Solar Power Firms Seek More Time for Setting up Units Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Punjab Solar Power Producers have sought extension of deadline for construction of solar plants. Solar power producers in Punjab have sought extension of deadline for setting up projects that will be eligible for exemption from transmission and wheeling charges. Punjab electricity regulator had in January last year approved the exemption for renewable energy projects set […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
