SOLAR AND PAPER INDUSTRY ALIGNED Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry of India. Notwithstanding, paper sector is one of the most energy-critical […] Read more
PPAs signed for first Wind Auction totalling 1050 MW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for purchase of 1050 MW of wind power under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s first Wind Auction Scheme here today. The PPAs were signed between PTC India […] Read more
President Mukherjee Inaugurates the 44 Kms Deoghar – Basukinath Solar Street Light Project Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The initiatives launched such as Deoghar – Basukinath Solar Street Light Project; Software Technology Parks of India Centre; Employees State Insurance Corporation Hospital and Driver’s Training Centres will transform the employment landscape of this region. The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 44 Kms Deoghar – Basukinath Solar Street Light Project and laid the […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Year-End Review – Ministry of Power Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy In view of the growing need of the Indian Economy, Government of India has embarked upon a massive programme to provide 24×7 power across the country by 2019. After the completion of half of its term, the Government has achieved many important milestones in the Power sector. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving […] Read more
Indian Government sanctions Rs 30 crore for solar cities programme Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Funds worth over Rs 30 crore have been sanctioned to 21 states and union territories under the solar cities development programme. These funds were sanctioned during the last three years till November 30 this year. Out of the total sanctioned amount of Rs 30.36 crore under the ‘Development of Solar Cities Programme’ for 21 states […] Read more
Western Union to make solar power available to residents in Jharkhand’s villages Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Western Union is aims to light up 15 more remote villages in India this Diwali with solar power. Western Union with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will make solar-panel powered electricity available to residents in Jharkhand’s villages. The company announced that it will contribute up to Rs.100 for each transaction received from the […] Read more
ACME to sell 275MW of its operational solar assets to IDFC Alternatives: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is reportedly gearing up to buy 275 megawatts (MW) of operational solar assets from ACME Solar. Livemint citing sources reports that the deal between the two companies will likely close in stages as “IDFC will need separate approvals from the lenders of the various assets and other approvals as per the power purchase […] Read more
IDFC Alternative is in talks with Delhi-based ACME Solar to invest Rs.600 crore: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is in talks with Delhi-based ACME Solar to invest Rs.600 crore claims a report. Livemint citing sources reports that talks between the two companies are in an advanced stage and the deal is expected to close soon. ACME will pump the fund to complete its solar project that is still under development across various […] Read more
