“We need to increase our per capita energy consumption three-fold” Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Jaideep Mukherji, CEO, Smart Power India (SPI), has been a strong advocate of access to reliable electricity for the last mile. SPI, a subsidiary of The Rockefeller Foundation, was established in 2015 to develop and scale sustainable models to accelerate electricity access and spur economic development amongst the rural underserved communities. In recent years, SPI […] Read more
India Needs to Establish Value Chain to Boost Solar Equipment Manufacturing : Industry Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that needs to be quickly established The plans for establishing domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that will need to be quickly established, industry executives said. Sumant Sinha, chairman […] Read more
Vestas Introduces Low-Wind Variant to Expand Footprint in India Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy To help meet the growing demand in India, Vestas is introducing the V155-3.3 MW turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions. The global demand for sustainable energy solutions in low and ultra-low wind areas continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency and cost. This trend is especially prominent in India, the world’s […] Read more
Rays Experts Commissions 6 Solar Projects in Rajasthan Worth 600 MW Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts has successfully commissioned six solar projects in Rajasthan with a combined power capacity of 600 megawatt (MW). Rays Experts, one of India’s leading innovative solar solutions provider and one of the largest solar power EPC companies. has announced that it has successfully commissioned six solar projects in Rajasthan with a combined power capacity of 600 megawatt (MW). The firm claims to have invested […] Read more
Iberdrola Inaugurates Andévalo Solar Plant, Targets 3 GW Capacity in the Region by 2025 Updated On Sat, Oct 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has inaugurated the Andévalo solar plant, a ground-breaking facility that paves the way for a more sustainable energy and production model. Iberdrola has inaugurated the Andévalo solar photovoltaic plant, a ground-breaking facility that paves the way for a more sustainable energy and production model. Iberdrola Chairman, Ignacio Galán, accompanied by the president of the […] Read more
Renewable Jobs Grew to 11.5 Mn in 2019, now Need Policy Support: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest IRENA report shows that jobs in the renewable energy sector reached 11.5 million globally in 2019, led by solar PV with some 3.8 million jobs. Renewable energy continues to bring socio-economic benefits by creating numerous jobs worldwide, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The seventh edition […] Read more
West Bengal Government Planning for Floating Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land. The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land, a minister said on September 25, 2020. The government is exploring […] Read more
Policies for An Atmanirbhar Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India moves towards a new paradigm of ‘AtmaNirbhar’ Bharat, our energy security is a key component of this new resolve. The Prime Minister has already given pride of place to solar power, describing it as ‘sure, pure and secure’. But there is a lot more to our energy policy that requires a converted effort […] Read more
200 MW Solar Park Launched in West Bengal by Chief Minister Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a 200 MW solar energy park in West Bengal with a total investment of Rs 1200 crore. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a 200 MW solar energy park in West Bengal with a total investment of Rs 1200 crore that will also entail major employment opportunities in the state. The project involves foreign funding by way of debt […] Read more