Himachal has Enormous Potential for Generation of Solar Power and the State Will Soon Take the Lead: Virbhadra Singh Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy CM asked both the state electricity board and the Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Authority (HIMURJA) to promote solar energy. The Himachal Pradesh capital is adaptable for tapping rooftop solar energy and it will be a profitable venture, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said. He said the remote district of Lahaul-Spiti also has enormous potential for generation […] Read more
First Phase of India’s 2700 MW of Solar Power Project to be Operational in June Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy KSPDCL and SECI have formed a joint venture to develop the solar power park in Pavagada. The Phase I of one of the India’s largest solar power parks is scheduled to be operational in June 2017. The Pavagada solar power park will be installed with 500 MW of solar power capacity by June, and the […] Read more
First Solar Begins Operation of 250 Megawatt Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project Updated On Sat, Mar 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project, constructed and operated by First Solar, features more than 3.2 million advanced First Solar thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels First Solar and the Moapa Band of Paiutes joined Sen. Dean Heller, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada State Energy Office Director Angela Dykema, Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, executives […] Read more
NTPC invites EPC tender for 6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity Solar Power Project in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 750 MW solar power tender will be awarded to multiple bidders in single/multiple blocks of 125 MW. India’s largest power utility firm, NTPC has invited EPC tender for the development of 750 MW (6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity) Solar Power Project at Pavagada, Karnataka. The 750 MW capacity will be distributed into six […] Read more
JinkoSolar Partners with CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital to Address US Commercial Solar Market Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Project developers who use JinkoSolar modules together with SolarPACE will be eligible for incentives that will lower their project costs. JinkoSolar has partnered with CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital to offer long-term project financing to US commercial project customers through the SolarPACE program. SolarPACE is designed to maximize solar energy cash flow to commercial and industrial (C&I) property owners. […] Read more
Government introduces Solar Power Scheme to Promote Powerloom Sector Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The textile ministry has formulated a ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ for the promotion of powerloom sector to make use of solar power. Government has framed a new ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ to provide financial assistance/capital subsidy to small powerloom units, for installation of Solar Power Plant, in order to alleviate the problem of power cut/ shortage faced […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
ET Energy Starts Construction of a 60.9MW Solar Power Project in Jordan Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 60.9 MW solar power installation is located 50Km north-east of Amman in Mafraq, Jordan, and will be one of the largest 1500VDC PV plants in Europe, the Middle East and Africa after completion. ET Solutions AG, a subsidiary of ET Energy, a global leading energy solutions provider, announced that it has started the construction […] Read more
Government unveils revised building code; includes norm for solar energy utilization and more Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The salient features of the revised building code are norms for solar energy utilisation, inclusion of modern lighting technique including LED, updated provision on piped gas supply in houses and hospitals, solid waste management and rain water harvesting, besides high speed lifts for tall buildings. Builders can be made liable for the safety of the […] Read more
