Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
India-World Bank Ink $100 Million Loan Agreement For Clean Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar parks will be mostly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme. In a significant development, India and the World Bank have signed a $100 million loan and a grant agreement to help the country increase power generation capacity through cleaner, renewable energy sources. In a statement the World […] Read more
Merck Plans to Invest Around €10 million, to Push India’s Solar Power Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Merck embarked on the installation of solar power panels at its Jigani and Peenya centers in Bengaluru A leading science and technology company, Merck is planning to invest up to €10 million to reduce carbon footprint in India with its largest solar power array initiative and a Gold LEED manufacturing site. These improvements are supported […] Read more
Climate Talks: India Scores Diplomatic Victory As China Announces Plan to Join International Solar Alliance Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s decision to join the global solar alliance of 121 solar resource rich countries is seen as India’s significant victory as the former has become the most dominant player of renewable energy. In a significant development, China has announced its intention to join the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the UN-sponsored climate change conference […] Read more
India-France Cooperation a ‘Partnership for Planet’: Foreign Minister Le Drian Updated On Sat, Nov 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is very positive and will enable us to further enhance the attractiveness of this international organization, which will have a crucial role to play in helping developing countries gain access to sustainable energy at lower costs. Describing the Indo-French cooperation as a “partnership for the planet”, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian that the […] Read more
India Committed to 175 GW Clean Energy Target: MNRE Updated On Sat, Nov 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is committed to its renewable energy target of having 175 GW capacity by 2022 to provide equitable sustainable development Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized a panel discussion on ‘Innovative Financing and Market Evolution to achieve 175 GW renewables by […] Read more
Amplus Energy Solutions Inks with Indian Army to Boost Solar Power in J&K Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power can play a key role in providing power to isolated regions which get limited electricity from the government. Solar power producer Amplus Energy has inked a deal with Indian Army to provide solar lamps to the people of Gurez valley in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Gurez is a valley […] Read more
IEA Predicts India Will Lead the World in Clean Energy By 2040 Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rapid deployment of solar photovoltaics (PV), led by China and India, will help solar energy become the largest source of low-carbon capacity The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts India is likely to lead global energy demand growth surpassing China and the US by 2040. In its latest World Energy Outlook, published by the International Energy […] Read more
India Plans Rent a Roof Policy to Boost Solar Power Generation Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under this policy developer will take rooftops on rent and will offer lease to each household, and then feed the power to the grid, says MNRE secretary. To achieve the ambitious target of adding 100GW of solar energy by 2022, the Government is planningon a “rent a roof” policy, said Anand Kumar, secretary in the […] Read more
