PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
Kalpataru Transmission and Partner Complete Sale of Stake in JKTPL Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has announced that the firm and its joint venture partner have completed 74 percent equity stake sale in Jhajjar KT Transco Pvt Ltd (JKTPL) to IndiGrid. “We are pleased to inform you that the Parties have completed the sale of first closing sale shares, which represents about 74 percent of the total equity […] Read more
“Govt. should do away with all financial subsidies for the solar biz”, Rahul Gupta, Rays Experts Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts, an early entrant to the solar sector in 2011, has been a quite and dependable performer. Focused mainly on EPC and rooftop work till recently, the firm just inaugurated the first 10 MW of its solar park in Haryana, a first for the state too. We spoke to Rahul Gupta, MD &CEO, who […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Establishes ISA Solar Awards 2020 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has successfully institutionalised ISA Solar Awards with its partners to recognise distinguished entities, both individuals (scientists, engineers and technologists) and agencies from ISA member countries for their outstanding contribution in providing affordable, reliable and scalable solar energy solutions. The ISA Solar Awards will promote ISA’s agenda of addressing the energy […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 2.75 MW Solar Plant in Trichy Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has issued a tender for setting up of 2.75 MW ground-mounted solar power project at the firms’ LPG bottling plant in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 2.75 MW ground-mounted solar power project at the firms’ LPG bottling […] Read more
How Northern India’s Energy Systems can be 100% Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has established how northern India’s energy systems, comprising of Delhi-NCR can be switched to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Finland’s Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) and Delhi-based ‘Climate Trends‘ in a new report on Tuesday established how northern India’s energy systems, comprising the world’s largest metropolitan area — Delhi-NCR — can be switched […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Rooftop & Small Solar Plants Across Uttarakhand Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for rooftop and small solar projects of capacity between 1 kWp and 500 kWp across 9 sites in Uttarakhand. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar projects of capacity between 1 kWp and 500 kWp across […] Read more
BAT Planning Solar Plant in Bangladesh; Boond Solar Awarded Contract Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy British American Tobacco (BAT) has contracted Boond Engineering Bangladesh (Boond Solar) to develop a 1.75 MW solar project in its premises in Bangladesh British American Tobacco (BAT), a British Multinational established in 1902 and the largest manufacturer of cigarettes worldwide, is planning to set up a solar power plant in its premises in Bangladesh. To […] Read more
