1 Mn Solar Study Lamps Scheme Successfully Implemented: R.K Singh Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme was sanctioned in January 2014 for empowering underserved communities of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The government has successfully implemented the one million solar study lamps scheme, said R. K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for New and Renewable Energy and Power, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. […] Read more
One Million Solar Study Lamps Scheme successfully implemented Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy A new project for distribution of 70 lakh solar study lamps in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand Odisha and Uttar Pradesh which was sanctioned by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in December 2016, is currently under implementation. The One Million Solar Study Lamps Scheme which was sanctioned in January 2014 for […] Read more
After a Lull 2017, India’s Solar Power Sector is Rising Again Updated On Fri, Feb 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy With rising solar panel costs and other issues, the sector had witnessed a sharp decline in late months of 2017. The Indian solar power sector started on a good note in 2018. The good thing is that solar industry now has over 4,000 megawatts (MW) of projects that it is going to bid for and […] Read more
Pune’s Nine Hills Goes Solar, Installs Largest PV Plant Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the Society Chairman Kusai Goawala, “We used to get a monthly bill of approximately P 3 lakh for the society, now with the solar plant, we will reduce consumption and pay only about 1.75 lakh per month for usage.” In a significant development, the city’s largest residential rooftop solar power plant, with a […] Read more
Solar Power Saves Rs 1 Crore Power Bills at Pune Municipal Corporation Updated On Mon, Jan 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The standing committee has approved the proposal in this regard. The civic body spends around Rs 4 crore annually on paying electricity bills of various properties owned by the civic administration. Solar Power can save around Rs 1 crore annually on electricity bills at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) thanks to the civic body’s plan to […] Read more
Amplus Inks Pact with Yes Bank for Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar energy company Amplus is also diversifying in new avenues such as battery storage, energy efficiencies, smart cities, and concentrated solar power technologies among others. Amplus Energy Solutions has signed an MoU with Indian private sector lender Yes Bank for a strategic tie-up to co-finance projects in the solar energy sector in the country. […] Read more
PMC Identifies 14 Civic Buildings to Install Rooftop Solar Panels and Save Rs 91 Lakh a Year Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy To generate additional 176 KWP to achieve its target of 1 MW of solar energy via rooftop solar panels, the PMC is also trying to identify more civic buildings. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is planning to sign an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India to generate 824 KWP (Kilowatt hours at peak […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The 50 MW solar plants have been built over 253 acres. Sale of power from solar plant has been tied up under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC Ltd. at a tariff of Rs. 4.84/ unit. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL), India’s largest renewable energy company has commissioned its 50 MW DCR solar […] Read more
Year End Review 2017 –MNRE Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government is on its way to achieving 175 GW target for installed Renewable Energy capacity by 2022 India attains 6th position in global Solar Power installed capacity By November 2017, a total of 62 GW Renewable Power installed, of which 27 GW installed since May 2014 and 11.79 GW since January 2017 Historic Low Tariffs […] Read more
