NLC India gives up on plans to set up project plans in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy NLC India Ltd. has cast aside its plans to set up solar projects in Rajasthan as the state’s power distribution companies have turn down to purchase the power generated at the rate NLC had estimated. NLC, earlier called Neyveli Lignite Corporation, had in January invited global tenders to set up four blocks of solar projects […] Read more
Asian Development Bank to allocate 500 million dollars loan for putting up solar rooftops in India Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide $500 million in financing for rooftop solar systems that will help the Indian government expand energy access using renewable energy. ADB will provide the financing to Punjab National Bank – one of India’s largest commercial banks – which will use the ADB funds to make loans […] Read more
Azure Power Ties up with Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced that it has partnered with U.S. Government’s development finance institution- Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) for long-term low-cost debt financing facility of USD 20 million for 15 years at a cost of capital of 4.74%. The company will utilize the load to construct 19 MW new solar rooftop projects across multiple […] Read more
NISE organizing Fifth, 3-Day Skill Development Program On Solar PV system Design Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting fifth, 3-day national skill development programs on Solar PV system Design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” software to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar professionals. The main objective of this programme is to understand an off- grid system, on- grid system and hybrid System, […] Read more
Enertis Solar launches a new mobile laboratory for the analysis of solar PV Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Enertis, one of the leading global consulting and engineering firm and a leader in the international renewable energies sector has launched its first PV Mobile Lab in Chile. The launch of the new PV Mobile Lab in Chile contributes extensively to the international expansion plan of the company and to the consolidation of Enertis in […] Read more
KEC International to expand the solar module capacity in India Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy KEC International, one of the leading manufacturers of electric power transmission towers and EPC solution provider for engineering procurement and construction is looking to tap the robust pipeline of solar projects in the country. The company is also manufacturing module mounting structures for solar plants. Rajesh Koolwal, Vice President, manufacturing, KEC International said, “The Rajasthan […] Read more
Indian State of Odisha plans to implement roof-top solar plants in major cities Updated On Wed, Sep 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha government will be implementing the installation of roof-top solar projects across all major cities in the state. Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das stated in assembly while replying to a written question that the Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) will be implementing the project in major cities of the state. The […] Read more
Tamil Nadu to float tenders for solar power projects Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu seems quite eager to hand over new tenders for solar power projects. Despite the price per unit of solar power falling down across the country, the states of Tamil Nadu was among the few states which signed PPA at 7.10 per unit until recently. Now, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has […] Read more
WTO rules against India in solar mission dispute with the United States Updated On Sat, Sep 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The India’s solar mission dispute with the United States has finally met with an ending; with India losing its appeal to overturn the US complaint that New Delhi had discriminated against importers in the Indian solar power sector. The WTO’s appeals judges upheld an earlier ruling that found India had broken WTO rules by requiring […] Read more
