Hyderabad Can Generate 1,730 MW Rooftop Solar Power, says Report Updated On Thu, Apr 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hyderabad can reduce its power demand by almost 15 per cent. A joint research undertaken by the Greenpeace India and Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) has said that, Hyderabad has a potential of generating 1,730 MW power through rooftop solar panels and can achieve the top place in the country. The report further stated that, if […] Read more
Hamlet in Harkhod Village to get Solar Hand Pumps Soon Updated On Mon, Apr 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The daily labor will soon come to an end as district administration has decided to set up three solar hand pumps in the area. Barely 5kms away from Saradr Sarovar Dam are the inhabitants of Tekra Faliya in Village Harkhod of Naswadi taluka who have to walk 3kms every day to fetch water for their […] Read more
ReNew Power buys Ostro Energy Updated On Mon, Apr 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy This strategic investment helps ReNew Power further consolidate its position in the fast-growing, Indian clean energy sector. Clean energy firm, ReNew Power has acquired Ostro Energy for an undisclosed amount. The company said in a statement that, “This strategic investment helps ReNew Power further consolidate its position in the fast-growing, Indian clean energy sector.” Concurrent with this transaction, Canada […] Read more
Surat Becomes Country’s First District with Fully Solar Powered Health Centres Updated On Mon, Mar 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy There are a total of 52 PHCs in the district and all of them are now powered by solar system. In a significant development, Gujarat’s Surat district has switched to solar power to combat global warming. As per the reports, Surat has become the first district in the country to have 100 percent solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHCs). There […] Read more
Policy measures for promotion of new & renewable energy Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Total capacity of 65 GW renewable energy installed in the country so far The Government of India has undertaken a number of policy measures for increasing share of renewable energy in India’s energy mix. These, inter-alia, include: a) Provision of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) under the National Tariff Policy; b) Notification of the long term […] Read more
Diu Becomes Country’s First Fully Solar Powered UT Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union territory has displayed a model for an effective way for people to harness this renewable energy source. In a move to go green, Diu has become India’s first 100 per cent solar powered and energy surplus Union territory (UT). The Union territory has displayed a model for an effective way for people to harness this renewable energy […] Read more
Telangana to Develop Solar Power Storage in Batteries Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Telangana is now planning to develop solar power storage with the help of battery assisted system. Surpassing all Indian states, Telangana has topped the country by achieving 3,250 MW solar power capacity, an official said. At present, Telangana is followed by Rajasthan with 2,250 MW, Andhra Pradesh with 2,045 MW and Gujarat with 1,715 MW […] Read more
Dealing With Cracks in India’s Solar Dreams Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy In a first of its kind study in India, scientists from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and National Institute of Solar Energy, New Delhi, conducted a detailed survey at 51 locations across India to check for the degradation in the performance of photovoltaic modules. This study, to establish reliability of the modules, could help […] Read more
Brijesh Pathak: UP To Set Up 10,700MW Solar Plants in Five Years Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2017 targets usage of 10,700 MW of framework associated solar power extends before the finish of 2022. The Uttar Pradesh government will set up around 6,000 solar power plants to meet its spotless energy focus of 10,700 MW in the following five years, Additional Energy Sources Minister Brijesh Pathak […] Read more
