India to become world’s third largest solar market in 2017: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “India still maintain strong demand for PV products, it has the potential to overtake Japan to become the world’s third largest solar market by taking at least 14% of the year’s total PV demand.” Taiwan based market researcher firm, EnergyTrend in its new report forecasts India to become the 3rd largest solar market in the […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Grows Over 3 Folds to 10,000 Megawatt in Three Years Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has crossed 10 GW of Solar power capacity, which is more than 3 times increase in less than 3 years. India’s solar power generation capacity has crossed 10,000 megawatt (MW), a more than three-time jump in less than three years as government pushes for renewable energy sources to meet galloping demand. The milestone came […] Read more
NTPC installs India’s Largest Floating Solar PV Plant in Kerala Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 kWp floating solar PV plants were indigenously developed by NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, the R&D arm of NTPC Ltd. NTPC started power generation from India’s largest floating solar power plant at Kayamkulam in Kerala. The 100 kWp floating solar PV generation plant, largest of its kind in India, was indigenously developed as […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturers to Face Tough Competition in 2017 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy With solar module prices continuously declining globally, it is also weakening the domestic solar manufacturer’s ability to compete with imports. Solar module prices are expected to continue declining in 2017 as global supply continues to exceed demand. As the largest supplier and installer of solar module, China will continue to drive global pricing. The country’s […] Read more
NLC India to build 5 MW Floating Solar PV Plant in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mining and power firm NLC India will be setting up a 5 MW floating solar PV plant as part of 50MW solar deployment on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands NLC India Ltd is in the process of setting up Solar PV Power Plants in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the tune of 50 MW. Out […] Read more
3rd Edition of India Smart Grid Week set to kick start from 7th March, experts from 50 countries to participate Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Experts from 50 countries from power sector will discuss about the advanced solutions for grid modernization, FDI in smart infrastructure, e-mobility and future of transportation and renewable energy integration at the 3rd Edition of India Smart Grid Week. The 3rd Edition of India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) is all set to kick start the four-day […] Read more
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal. The MoU was signed on 6th January, 2017 in New Delhi. The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. […] Read more
Forecasting Solar Power Generation in India: A Path of Unnecessary Revisions Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy To achieve 40% of total installed capacity (power generation) from renewable energy by 2030 as per India’s NDC goal, India has a target of 175 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity from renewable energy by 2022, of which 100GW is to come from solar, 60GW from wind. Taking India as an evolving place to put […] Read more
India Needs Energy Efficiency By Maximising Supply Of Renewable Energy Sources: Niti Aayog Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We’re at a time when prices of renewable energy sources like solar are falling rapidly. This will soon spread to different energy sources” Buoyed by falling solar tariffs, Niti Aayog today said India needs energy efficiency by maximising supply of renewable energy sources to help realise the goal of sustainable development for affordable and clean […] Read more
