KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
Karnataka Tops the Chart in Renewable Energy Capacity Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, Karnataka is leading the way in generating renewable energy. With a view of cutting carbon emissions and moving towards a sustainable future, Karnataka has now become the number one state in renewable energy capacity addition. Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, […] Read more
Freyr Energy Launches App to aid Solar Rooftop Business Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy ‘Freyr SunPro 2.0’, which is an upgraded version of Freyr SunPro launched last year, will help entrepreneurs run their solar business. Freyr Energy, a Hyderabad start-up working in the solar energy sector has recently launched an app to help those who are aspiring to foray in rooftop solar system business. ‘Freyr SunPro 2.0’, which is […] Read more
Power Ministry to Install Smart Prepaid Meters Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Smart Prepaid Meters are to bring revolution in power sector by way of reduction in aggregate technical & commercial losses, better health of DISCOMs. Bringing a revolution in power sector, Ministry of Power has taken a decision to make all meter smart and prepaid in the next three years. The installation of smart meters will […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Tender for 1 GW Floating Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power projects can be developed on lands available with the Water Resources Department and on areas available near canals. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has issued a tender for the development of 1 GW of floating solar plant in the Ujjani Dam In Solapur district of Maharashtra. The 1 GW capacity […] Read more
Visakhapatnam Smart City Issues 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in Visakhapatnam district on a turnkey basis along with grid connecting equipment. Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Ltd. has issued a tender for the installation of a 15 MW floating solar power plant in Visakhapatnam district. The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in […] Read more
LPU Students Create Solar Powered Driverless Bus Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The first prototype of the bus will be used to ferry PM Narendra Modi to the Indian Science Congress venue which will be held in LPU. In a proud development, students from various department of Lovely Professional University (LPU) have recently designed and built a driverless car which is powered using solar energy. The first […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Avishek Kumar, Director, Sunkonnect Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about Sunkonnect and its offerings and key specialities? Sunkonnect is a global renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore. We work with system owners, developers, EPC players and manufacturers in making significant and longlasting improvements to their systems, products and processes. Our team has over […] Read more
India’s Energy Needs to Triple by 2040: World Bank Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy In fiscal 2018, when total installed capacity was more than twice the amount of peak demand, peak demand shortage still registered 2.1% in India,World Bank said. Energy demand in India will grow 30% between 2018 and 2040, a new report by the World Bank titled Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia […] Read more
