MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
Second Deadline Extension For SECI’s 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission has been extended from April 11, 2019, to April 16, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/union territories of India under RESCO/CAPEX model. The last […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs First Full-Scope Multi-brand Service Contract in Europe Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy SGRE’s Service business maintains nearly 56,700 MW (onshore and offshore) in 62 countries. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured its first full-scope contract for the service of turbines supplied by other Original Equipment Manufacturers (oOEM) in Poland with Polenergia. Starting in April 2019, SGRE will provide service and maintenance for the 34MW Lukaszow and […] Read more
MNRE Working on Unified Portal To Help Consumers Set Up Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank is developing a unified web portal, which will facilitate as a single-window clearance system for the consumers looking to install rooftop solar panels. This portal will also help in promoting and creating awareness regarding usage of rooftop solar in India. […] Read more
Punjab’s Akal University Commissions 1.2 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Punjab’s Akal University has commissioned a 1.2 MW solar power project on its campus, the largest such project for a rural institution in the region, to meet 80% of its power demands from clean energy. Akal University Talwandi Sabo in Bhatinda has commissioned a solar plant on campus. The solar installment is expected to meet […] Read more
PFS Partners with USICEF For Financing Solar Projects in India Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy PFS has partnered with USICEF to leverage funds for distributed solar power projects in the country. Infrastructure finance company, PTC India Financial Services (PFS) has partnered with the US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF) to secure funds for funding solar projects in India. “It is an innovative facility which presents PFS with an opportunity to finance […] Read more
Tender For O&M of 4 MW Solar System at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 10, 2019. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) has issued a tender for securing operation and maintenance (O&M) services for its 4 MW solar power system in the College of Engineering, Sangareddy. The scope of the contract will include the comprehensive operation and maintenance of a […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender For Solar PV-Based Milk Collection Units Under APART Project Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2 crore and the last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019. The West Assam Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (WAMUL) has invited tenders for procurement of solar PV-based Automatic Milk Collection units. The Government of Assam (GoA, through the Government of India, has received a […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
