MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
Year End Review 2018 – MNRE Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy India attains global 4th and 5th positions in wind and solar power installed capacities; India now at 5th global position for overall installed renewable energy capacity A total of 101.83 billion units of power were generated in the country during the year 2017-18 from renewable energy The Government has declared the trajectory of bidding 60 […] Read more
European Commission Approves 600 Million Euros in State Aid to French Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The approval has been given under EU State aid rules which prohibits financial support by the government towards a business entity unless it is justified The European Commission has given its approval to a measure of providing stat sponsored financial support of 600 million euros innovative solar power installations in France. The approval has been […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
NISE to Organize Programme on Solar Radiation Resource Measurement, Assessment and Calibration Updated On Fri, Sep 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy NISE is organizing the fundamental programme targeting scientists, researchers, engineers, technologists, manufacturers of solar business, SNA officials, any individual wishing to know about Sun and its resource potential. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing a two-day Programme on Solar Radiation Resource Measurement, Assessment and Calibration in order to impart knowledge about solar radiation […] Read more
India Beholds Lowest-Ever Solar Tariff Rates in MP’s 35MW Solar Rooftop Tender Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy MPUVNL tender for 35 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project was rolled out under global Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) tenders with participation from 31 reputed developers. India witnessed a breakthrough in solar industry in the form of lowest-ever tariff rate of Rs. 1.58 per unit of power bid in Madhya Pradesh’s 35 MW solar […] Read more
California Assembly Passes 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Bill Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Followed by the passage by the California Assembly the ‘Senate Bill 100’ is one procedural step away from it successful implementation. In a bid to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable energy sources for all of its power requirements, California State Assembly has passed the historic bill decarbonizing its electricity systems. Followed […] Read more
Floating Solar Panels to Power Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Aug 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy A study on the development of the projects for Maharashtra is in an advanced stage at the Ujani dam, while the Jayakwadi dam was later added to the project. Marathwada Statutory Development Corporation (MSDC), a body formed by the state government, has come up with a plan to erect floating solar panels in the backwaters […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Commissions NTPC’s 3.375 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Aug 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the first pilot renewable energy hybrid project in India that was developed from the engineering design stage, according to Siemens Gamesa. Spanish Renewable energy manufacturer and provider, Siemens Gamesa has commissioned a 3.375 MW wind-solar hybrid power project for the state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). This is the first pilot renewable energy […] Read more