BEML Inaugurates 200 KW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Project in Mysore Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “With the installation and commissioning of the grid-connected rooftop solar project, BEML inches towards achieving the target of utilizing 100 per cent renewable energy for captive consumption” BEML has inaugurated a 200 KW grid-connected rooftop solar project at its Mysore Complex. The Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Company under the Ministry of Defence, has set […] Read more
Forecasting Solar Power Generation in India: A Path of Unnecessary Revisions Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy To achieve 40% of total installed capacity (power generation) from renewable energy by 2030 as per India’s NDC goal, India has a target of 175 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity from renewable energy by 2022, of which 100GW is to come from solar, 60GW from wind. Taking India as an evolving place to put […] Read more
SunPower Starts Construction on 56-Megawatt Gala Solar Power Plant in Oregon Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Said to be the state’s largest operating solar power plant, the construction of 56 MW Gala Solar Power Plant in Crook County has started. SunPower Corporation has announced that the construction has started on the 56-megawatt (AC) Gala Solar Power Plant in Crook County, Oregon. The project, which is expected to be the state’s largest […] Read more
Sikkim Becomes 22nd State to Join UDAY Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sikkim would derive an Overall Net Benefit of approximately Rs. 207 crores through UDAY by way of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, etc. during the period of turnaround. The Government of India and the State of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal […] Read more
IDFC Bank Lends Rs 675 Crore for Rajasthan Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC Bank will be sanctioning Rs 675 crore for a solar power project in Rajasthan owned by French company Solairedirect. IDFC Bank is creating a renewable energy niche in loans, sanctioning Rs 675 crore to a Rajasthan-based solar power project owned by French company Solairedirect. The deal could be an early sign of a revival […] Read more
NTPC commissions 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC has planned capacity addition of about 1,000 MW through renewable resources by 2017. In this endeavour, NTPC has already commissioned 310 MW solar power projects. NTPC has announced that it has commissioned 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project. With this, the installed capacity of NTPC’s solar power projects […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ ANDREW HINES, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rooftop projects are taking the ramp and opening new avenues for solar rooftop players. This sector is no more in silos with players like CleanMax Solar are popping new stratagem to spur this segment. Notching recent accolades from MNRE and other prime consultancies, CleanMax have perennially catered to affluent MNCs and corporates. The recent 30MW […] Read more
Cabinet approves enhancement of solar power capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Government will first nominate the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) and also identify the land for the proposed solar park. It will then send a proposal to MNRE for approval along with the name of the SPPD. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the […] Read more
MPs Asked to Contribute Through Their MPLADS Fund for Solar Electrification of Villages Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Atal Jyoti Yojna provides for 75 per cent of cost of solar street lighting through the ministry’s budget and the balance 25 per cent is to be provided from MPLADS funds, Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies’ funds. All Members of Parliament have been asked to contribute through their MPLADS fund towards providing solar powered […] Read more
