NCI in Maharashtra gets its First 790kwp Solar Power Plant Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy It has been installed on the rooftop of NCI and is expected to generate 3,500 unit electricity per day. The first ever solar power captive plant having 790kwp capacity has been installed in the premises of National Cancer Institute (NCI), Hingna Road in Maharashtra. The solar plant was inaugurated by the Energy Minister Chandrashekshar Bawankule. It […] Read more
GEDA Identifies 13 Offices of Goa Power Dept to Run on Solar Energy Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Six in South Goa and seven in North Goa will have grid connected rooftop solar plants. The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has identified 13 sub-division offices of the Goa electricity department that will be solar powered. Out of the thirteen sub-division offices, six in South Goa and seven in North Goa will have grid connected rooftop solar plants. GEDA has floated […] Read more
India’s Solar Additions Slowed by GST, Duty on China Imports, says UN Report Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developing economies, comprising India, China and Brazil, committed USD 177 billion to renewables last year, up 20%, compared to USD 103 billion for developed countries, down 19%, the report added. A UN report has said that the imposition of anti-dumping and safeguard duties on import of Chinese solar cells and modules and levy of Goods […] Read more
India Yamaha Motor Commissions 1,100 KW Solar Rooftop Plant in TN Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rooftop installation would reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission to the extent of 1,600 tonnes per year. Japan-based Yamaha Motor company’s Indian arm, India Yamaha Motor at its Oragadam factory near Chennai has commissioned 1,100 KW rooftop solar power plant taking the total solar capacity to 1,450 KW at the unit. The move has come as […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
CIL Plans to Generate 20 GW Solar Power in Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Apr 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy We don’t have the land in single size, its of our various subsidiaries which we will use, says CIL Chairman. As part of its diversification plan, state-owned miner Coal India Ltd (CIL) is targeting to generate about 20,000 MW in next 10 years. Commenting on the development, Coal India, Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Singh said, “For Coal […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
Fossil Fuels Dominance Shrank on Renewables’ Cost Reduction, Says BNEF Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for all the leading technologies states that fossil fuel power is facing an unprecedented challenge in all the three roles it performs in the energy mix – supply of ‘bulk generation’, supply of ‘dispatchable generation’, and provision of ‘flexibility’. After significant reduction in the cost of wind, solar […] Read more
Power Ministry, Skill India Join Hands to Support ‘Saubhagya’ Scheme Updated On Wed, Mar 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country in a time bound manner. Giving a further fillip to the Government’s mission of bringing electricity to every household and to empower the rural youth, Power Ministry has partnered with the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministry to train the manpower in six […] Read more
