SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son may Meet PM Modi for $60 Bn Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jun 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Being the hub of investment as far as solar industry is concerned, countries like China and now Japan’s tech giant SoftBank are eyeing to grab a major pie in the clean energy segment in India. In the coming years, India is expected to go through the biggest revolution in solar energy. The country which has […] Read more
Under KUSUM Scheme, Govt. to Provide 2.75 Million Solar Pumps to Farmers Updated On Fri, Jun 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Initially the solar-pumps will be distributed as per the demand from each region but at the later stage, if required, we will provide more pumps,” power minister R K Singh. Under the first phase of Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme that is to be launched by July 2018, the government will provide 2.75 million […] Read more
Beer Giant AB InBev’s Mysore Unit Goes Green; Inks Pact with Canadian Firm Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The brewery in Mysore manufactures beer brands especially Budweiser, Knock out and Beck’s Ice, is the company’s third unit in the world that has shifted to the renewable source to meet its energy demands. The other two are in the US. The Mysore unit of World’s biggest beer giant Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev) in Karnataka has shifted from […] Read more
Punjab Canal Solar Power Projects Have 1,500 MW Potential: Minister Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The minister claimed that the canal-top solar photovoltaic projects have been designed in such a fashion that the canal banks are not touched for the safety of the canal and inhabitants in the vicinity of the canals. Punjab Power and Renewable Minister Gurpreet Singh Kanger stated that the state has a potential of more than […] Read more
Greenko in Advance Stages of Buying Essel Infra’s Solar Biz Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy When contacted, an Essel spokesperson told sources, “As an infrastructure conglomerate, we keep on evaluating various opportunities. However, we would not like to comment on market speculation.” Greenko also declined to comment on the deal. A part of Subhash Chandra-led Essel group, Essel Infraprojects is in advance stage of selling 685 MW solar business to […] Read more
Chandigarh’s Total Solarification Faces Multiple Hurdles Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The installation of solar power plants on the rooftops was made mandatory for all non-residential a well as residential buildings whose area around them is 1 Kanal and above, and the deadline for installation was set 17 May 2018 but was later extended by six months. Although it was made mandatory by the Chandigarh Administration […] Read more
MahaMetro to Save Rs 12 Cr on Power Bills by Going Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of solar power per unit is Rs 3.58 whereas the MSEDCL supplies it for Rs 9.67 per unit. On top of the three metro stations, the MahaMetro has started installing solar panels that will supply power to stations. In order to save charges on its power bills, MahaMetro will supply solar power to […] Read more
REC Pledges $1 Million Contribution Towards International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy In presence of the Power Minister R K Singh, REC’s Director (Technical) S K Gupta and other senior officials from the two organizations, the REC Chairman and Managing Director P V Ramesh handed over the cheque to Interim Director General of ISA Upendra Tripathy. Rural Electrification Corporation, (REC) a state-run power sector financier has announced […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Debi Prasad Dash, Director – IESA Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are your thoughts about Li-ion battery future in India? Manufacturing of new technology batteries is at a nascent stage in India. There are no Li-ion cell manufactures in India but several companies like EXCIOM, ACME, Delta, Coslight and Future hi tech batteries have established Li-ion assembly plant in India. At least five major […] Read more
