MNRE Tweaks ‘storage’ in Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ministry has emphasized on the use of pumped hydro, compressed air and flywheel technology for the power storage purposes. Widening the scope of power storage in its Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, MNRE has removed the word ‘battery’ from certain clauses in order to encourage use of other means of power storage devices. Further, the ministry […] Read more
Government Adopts ‘Integrate to Innovate’ Agenda for Energy Startups Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The programme will offer energy startups an opportunity to bring their ideas to life with the guidance and support from corporates. As per Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s investment promotion agency, Invest India has joined hands with energy sector companies to offer a unique lab-to-market opportunity for Indian energy startups through the Integrate to […] Read more
Electricity to farmers through renewable energy sources Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is providing subsidy up to 30% of the benchmark cost of the solar water pumps to the farmers under Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme. Till date over 1.85 lakh solar water pumps have been reported installed in the country under the Programme. The Ministry of […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida Announces New Solar Power Plant in Columbia County Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The Columbia Solar Power Plant will be built on 580 acres in Fort White (Columbia County) Fla., off of Fry Road. Duke Energy Florida has announced the location of its newest universal solar power plant, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit its Florida customers. The Columbia Solar Power Plant will be built on 580 acres […] Read more
New Energy Solar to Buy 87 MW Beryl Project from First Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Currently, the 87 MW Beryl Solar Project is under construction and is expected to start commercial operation in mid-2019. Sydney based New Energy Solar has inked a binding pact to acquire Beryl solar project from First Solar in Australia. The company said in a statement that, “It has entered into binding agreements to acquire the […] Read more
3MW of Solar With Battery Storage Tendered by SECI in Ladakh Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tenders have been issued on behalf of Military Engineer Service (MES), a construction agency. The tender is for design, engineering, supply, construction, testing, installation, and commissioning. In order to broaden the horizons of solar power in the country, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), at two different locations in Jammu and Kashmir has issued […] Read more
Indian, Korean CEOs Discuss Ways to Strengthen Energy Cooperation Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The CEOs announced the formation of 6 working groups in sectors like Auto, Infrastructure, Services, Electronics (including renewable and allied sector) & IT and Startups and Innovation Ecosystem (including MSMEs & SMEs) and Defense Manufacturing. The 2nd India-Korea CEOs Forum meeting was held in New Delhi with leading CEOs from both the nations developing an ambitious agenda […] Read more
Possibility of Making India the Storage Manufacturing Hub (LI-ion Battery) Updated On Sun, Jun 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy As the world is advancing in shifting from fossil based energy to renewable energy India too is aspiring for the same. To match the pace, India would however need a strong and sustainable energy storage industry. Right from the electric vehicles to grid applications and telecom sector to solar storage, some of the major energy […] Read more
8minutenergy, NV Energy to Build Largest Solar Project in Nevada Updated On Fri, Jun 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Although there are many large projects of NV Energy, the Eagle Shadow Mountain will be the largest solar PV project ever built for the company. This is a part of its latest renewable projects which in total are over 1 GW. In the Clark County of Nevada, NV Energy has chosen 8minuteenergy to develop 300-MW […] Read more
