Strict Quality Norms imposed for Solar Equipment and Components to restrict low quality Solar PV equipment in Indian market: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, informed that there is no formal specific information relating to any specific solar equipment or component being of low quality and sold in Indian market. Shri Singh further informed […] Read more
5500 Schools Use Solar Power in US as Costs Fall Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a report prepared by the Solar Foundation, Generation 180 and the Solar Energy Industries Association, solar power in K-12 schools has increased by 86 percent in three years. More than 5,500 American schools have incorporated solar technology with a total capacity of 910 megawatts, enough to power 190,000 homes, according to the study. […] Read more
Solar Power Generating Capacity in South Korea to Increase by Five Times by 2030 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy South Korea plans to add 30.8 gigawatts of solar power generating capacity and 16.5 gigawatts of wind power capacity by 2030. South Korea plans to increase its solar power capacity by five times current amounts by 2030 to boost use of renewable sources in the nation’s energy mix, reuters news agency reported. Since President Moon […] Read more
ACME Solar Holdings and HG Infra Engineering Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Initial Public Offerings Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The financing of company’s Rajasthan based 200MW solar power project and debt payment and few other corporate purposes are on the list in which the raised funds from the issue to be used. ACME Solar Holdings and HG Infra Engineering are the two companies to whom the SEBI has issued approval to launch initial public […] Read more
Tata Power Commissions 100 MW Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy TPREL, the Tata Power wholly-owned subsidiary, has built the two 50 MW solar plants on over 533 acres. India’s largest renewable energy company, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) has announced the commissioning of its 100 MW solar plant at Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka. The project was won by the Company in May 2016 […] Read more
10,000 Schools in Odisha to be Solar Powered Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar powered proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Odisha Government has decided to make 10,000 schools functional on solar energy. The proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Addressing a meeting at the Jayadev Bhawan […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
Solar Panel Warranty Insurance Policy Introduced by ICICI Lombard Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The park developers and park owner will be the sole beneficiary as insured, which the Solar Panel Warranty Insurance aims to cater at large. Solar park developers can now be covered by ICICI Lombard General Insurance, the company recently announced. While announcing the company stated “The standalone insurance product gives comfort to lenders and investors […] Read more
African Development Bank Grants $265M Loan for Two Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The bank has committed $265 million for Morocco where two solar power plants named NOORM I and NOORM II with a combined capacity of 800MW The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved $324 million loan for two renewable energy projects in Africa. The Bank has set aside US$265 million for two solar power plants named […] Read more
