Micro Solar Dome Surya Jyoti to save millions of units of power: Harsh Vardhan Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan has launched a low cost and environment-friendly solar lighting device dubbed as Surya Jyoti. The device developed under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology would prove to be a boon for the urban and rural households in the country that do […] Read more
Centre expects to achieve its target of generating 100 GW solar power 2017-end: Piyush Goyal Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Modi government expects to achieve its ambitious target of generating 100 GW of solar power by end of 2017. Power Minister Piyush Goyal at Mumbai University in suburban Kalina said “we are looking to achieve the target of generating 100 GW solar power by end of 2017.” So far solar power generation has already […] Read more
TNERC announces new solar power tariff Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has passed comprehensive tariff order on Solar Power which comes into force from 1st April this year. The tariff works out to Rs.5.10 per unit for Solar PV projects and Rs.11.12 per unit for Solar Thermal projects without AD benefit. The AD benefit component of the tariff is […] Read more
NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited to establish 200 megawatt solar power plant in Thoothukudi Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy The NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) has announced to launch a new solar power plant with a capacity of 200 megawatt in Thoothukudi. Sathiyanarayanan, Chief Executive Officer, NTPL, said that the power plant will be established over an area of 1,200 acres spread over Paraikuttam, Melapandiapuram and Muraman near Maniyachi. Techno-commercial feasibility study is […] Read more
SECI to set up grid connected 100 MW Solar PV projects across Chhattisgarh Updated On Wed, Mar 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on “Build Own Operate” basis is setting up grid connected 100 MW Solar PV projects under JNNUSM across Chhattisgarh claims a report. According to The Pioneer SECI will enter into Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the bidders to purchase solar power for a period of 25 years. Chhattisgarh Renewable […] Read more
Piramal, APG to invest USD 132 million in Essel Infra’s Solar IPP venture Updated On Wed, Mar 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Piramal Enterprises and Dutch pension fund asset manager APG Asset Management will invest USD 132 million to power the Essel Infrastructure’s Solar IPP platform across India. Piramal Enterprises Limited will make the investment in Essel Green Energy, the solar arm of Essel Infraprojects Ltd through its Structured Investment Group. Essel Green Energy Private Ltd currently […] Read more
NISE is holding skill development program on grid integrated rooftop solar PV technology and design Updated On Wed, Mar 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting 3-days national skill development program on grid integrated rooftop solar PV technology and design to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar professionals. Graduate Engineers with basic knowledge of Electrical Concepts; Solar Entrepreneurs; Public Sector, Undertaking Officials; EPC contractors; MNRE channel partners; Senior Energy […] Read more
SECI’s latest tender for solar plants in Uttar Pradesh find bidders at Rs. 4.43 per kwH Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI)’s latest tender for solar plants in Uttar Pradesh with base tariff of Rs 4.43 per kwH has managed to tug bidders, though many in the trade believed the price too aggressive. RattanIndia Solar Ltd has bagged 50 MW solar projects at the Allahabad solar park, while SolaireDirect bagged […] Read more
Power Ministry achieves the target of electrifying 7,000 villages in the current fiscal Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Power Ministry on Monday said it has achieved the target of electrification of 7,000 villages in this FY2016. During last week (from 21st to 27th March 2016) 196 villages have been electrified across the country under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna (DDUGJY), of these electrified villages, 75 are in Assam, 22 in Arunachal […] Read more
