Central Railways’ Danapur Division to go Solar Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The East Central Railways’ Danapur division has reportedly taken a decision to switch completely from the conventional power to solar energy. The Indian Railways Danapur division has signed an agreement with a private company and is likely to install solar energy systems at all its main office buildings and railways stations by the end of […] Read more
As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
Heavy Industries Ministry Approves FAME II Subsidies for 5,595 Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government’s Department of Heavy Industries has sanctioned subsidies for 5,595 electric buses in 64 cities The Department of Heavy Industries has approved 5595 electric buses under the FAME India scheme phase II. The move is in line with the government’s push towards electric mobility in the public transport system. The government department said in a statement […] Read more
Sterlite Power Wins 2 Transmission Projects Worth Over Rs 3000 Crore Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has received a letter of award for two key inter-state transmission projects worth over Rs 3000 crore for Udupi-Kasargode and WRSS 21. Sterlite Power, India’s leading private power transmission player, has received a letter of award for two key inter-state projects worth over Rs 3000 crore for Udupi-Kasargode and WRSS 21 (Part B) […] Read more
Mahindra Plans More EVs This Year Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST rate cuts have not only reduced the prices of electric vehicles but also spurred companies like Mahindra to plan more rollouts. Mahindra and Mahindra said that it is expediting some of its new electric vehicles projects and now wants to work on all new electric vehicles made for India. While interacting with the media at […] Read more
Powergrid Bags Transmission Projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Powergrid has been declared the successful bidders to establish transmission systems for two projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Power Grid Corporation of India (Powergrid) has announced that it has been declared the successful bidder under the tariff-based competitive bidding to establish transmission systems for two projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The first Letter of […] Read more
Hanergy SHJ technology Sets New World Record With 24.85% Conversion Rate Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hanergy has jointly announced that the ISFH has certified its SHJ technology as the world’s most efficient. Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has jointly announced with Chengdu Zhufeng Yongming Technology company that the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH), the German testing body has certified its silicon heterojunction thin-film battery technology (SHJ technology) […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Solar IPO Records 9% Subscription on Day 1 Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The IPO of Sterling & Wilson Solar was subscribed 9 percent on the first day of bidding on August 6, 2019. The initial public offer (IPO) of Sterling & Wilson Solar Ltd was subscribed 9 percent on the first day of bidding on August 6, 2019. The IPO through which the company plans to raise about Rs […] Read more
Shell to Generate 7500 MWh Solar Power From new Rooftop Plants Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Shell will be installing rooftop solar plants on seven of its plants in India, China, Italy, Singapore and Switzerland, which will generate 7,500 MWh of power annually. Lubricants major Shell has announced that it will be installing rooftop solar plants on the roofs of seven of its plants in India, China, Italy, Singapore and Switzerland, which […] Read more
