Gurugram to Organize Solar Mela for Renewable Energy Push Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy This solar mela is being organized to provide affordable power to the residents of Gurgaon and to provide a platform to them to come and see for themselves the benefits of solar power. In an attempt to encourage people to switch to solar power, the Gurgaon district administration is organizing a ‘Solar Mela’ on August […] Read more
India-China Tension at border to not affect Solar Sector: Industry Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Reports of the border stand-off between India and China continue to hog headlines, one of the concerns raised is whether this would have a bearing on the solar sector in India because local project developers are dependent on solar cells and modules imported from China. As reports of the border stand-off between India and China […] Read more
AAI has commenced installation of 1MWp solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijaywada Airports: Jayant Sinha Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy AAI has completed installation of solar power plants at 29 airports/locations with a total capacity of 12.84 MWp. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha said the Government of India encourages development of green airports. The minister added in order to develop […] Read more
Microsoft to Provide Solar Powered Devices to Punjab Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Microsoft has evinced interest in providing solar powered portable cylinder-head-service gadgets that offer light, mobile charging and internet, with special focus on use in remote areas of Punjab. Tech giant Microsoft has evinced interest in providing solar powered portable cylinder-head-service gadgets that offer light, mobile charging and internet, with special focus on use in remote […] Read more
EnSync Energy, Hawai’i Pacific University to build a 310 kW solar PV system on the rooftop of Aloha Tower Marketplace Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy will build a solar installation at HPU’s Aloha Tower Marketplace, a mixed-use space featuring university student residences, community spaces, restaurants and shops. EnSync Energy has announced a 20-year PPA with Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) to build a 310-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the Aloha Tower Marketplace in downtown Honolulu. Under […] Read more
India Needs to Ramp up Solar Capacity to Achieve 100GW Target By 2022 Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy India will need to significantly ramp up the pace of solar capacity additions by 10,000 MW this fiscal and over 15,000 MW per year to meet the 2022 target of 1,00,000 MW (100GW), which the government set up in 2014. India will need to add over 15,000 MW solar capacity every year to achieve the […] Read more
SunPower to Supply 29.9MW of High Efficiency Solar Panels for Tenergie Solar Projects in France Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The SunPower panels are being installed on 157 rooftop projects totaling 26.8 megawatts and two ground-mount projects totaling 3.1 megawatts. Tenergie expects to commission all of the projects before the end of next year. SunPower, a majority-owned subsidiary of Total SA, and Tenergie, an independent renewable power producer have announced that SunPower is supplying 29.9 […] Read more
Pimpri Municipal Corporation Building to Get 50kW Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Civic Administration of Pimpri plans to implement a 50kW solar power generation project, and has invited bids from contractors. The project cost is estimated at Rs. 48 lakh. The Civic Administration will be implementing a solar power generation project at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation building in Pimpri, in a bid to cut costs. […] Read more
UPPCL Issues Notice to Six Companies for Delaying the Installation of Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has issued the ‘Procure Preliminary Default’ notice to six companies, seeking cancellation of their agreement with the New Energy Development Authority (NEDA). The Uttar Pradesh government has issued notice to six private companies, including Adani Green Energy, for delay in setting up solar power plants in UP. The decision was […] Read more