Modi Govt to Step Beyond Renewable Goal With China-Scale Tenders Updated On Sat, Nov 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy With renewable energy targets second only to those set by the government of China, India has a long way to go from a current base of 60 gigawatts to reach its ambition of 175 gigawatts in five years. In a bid to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s climate pledges, India announced that it will tender […] Read more
Government announces Trajectory to achieve its targets of commissioning 100 GW of Solar generating capacity and 60 GW of Wind power by 2022 Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government to conduct Third Wind Power Auction of 2000 MW Capacity Power Supply Agreements signed by SECI with utilities of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Punjab, Goa and Odisha The Government today announced the trajectory for achieving its targets of commissioning 175 GW of Renewable Energy (RE), 100 GW of solar generating capacity and 60 GW […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Energizing Future Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance celebrated its inception this November, and looks ahead to become a legal entity on 6th December 2017. An Indian initiative to forge a global coalition to harness solar energy, International Solar Alliance was launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then French President Francois […] Read more
Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
Merck Plans to Invest Around €10 million, to Push India’s Solar Power Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Merck embarked on the installation of solar power panels at its Jigani and Peenya centers in Bengaluru A leading science and technology company, Merck is planning to invest up to €10 million to reduce carbon footprint in India with its largest solar power array initiative and a Gold LEED manufacturing site. These improvements are supported […] Read more
Solar Companies Expect Easier Financing For Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Moody’s upgrade of India to a solid investment grade level is a positive move in the renewable energy sector but regulatory hurdles could be a challenge. India’s massive effort towards renewable energy projects will gain from easier finance for investments following the upgrade of the country’s sovereign rating by Moody’s, according to the industry leaders. […] Read more
Waaree Recognised For Installing Solar Panels at Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Station Updated On Sun, Nov 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project is installed on roofs 12 metro stations across Mumbai, will generate 3.2 million units per year. D&B award recognizes Waaree’s Solar Rooftop RESCO PV project solution to Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL). Dr. Hitesh C Doshi, CMD Waaree Group was felicitated by Nitin Gadkari, Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The […] Read more
Agra Railway Station to Generate Electricity Using Solar Power Updated On Sat, Nov 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Agra Railway Station division is likely to save Rs 5 lakh and 60,000 kilovolt electricity annually with this initiative. In the railway ministry’s continuing bid to go solar, the railway division here is installing a 375 kW solar power plant consisting of 1,191 rooftop panels at the Agra cantonment railway station. After Allahabad and Kanpur […] Read more
World’s Largest OPV System Installed on French School Roof Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The goal of this experimental project is to open the door to longer term and large-scale development of OPV technology. French multinational Engie has inaugurated the world’s largest organic photovoltaic (OPV) system on a roof at a school in France, with Heliatek’s technology. The 530m2 roof of the Pierre Mendès-France secondary school, in La Rochelle, […] Read more
