ReNew Power secures the highest subsidy allocation from SECI for rooftop solar projects Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, India’s leading renewable energy development company, has emerged as the organization with the highest allocation under the mega tender of 500 megawatts of rooftop solar projects floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) – the designated implementing agency for this scheme, providing subsidy on roof top projects across […] Read more
Government of India sanctions three ultra mega solar power projects for Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Nov 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government of India has sanctioned three ultra mega solar power projects in Maharashtra. Of three, one will be set up in Vidarbha while the other two will be in Marathwada and Khandesh. A committee of an eleven member under principal secretary (energy) had been set up to identify the sites for these plants. According […] Read more
Demonetization hits solar power bids in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Demonetization has hit solar power tenders in Tamil Nadu with many developers unable to put down large volumes of cash needed to purchase the land required. Out of 500MW for which Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) floated tenders early this month, 20 bids for only 116MW have been received. For presenting a bid […] Read more
India Solar Rooftop Market By State By End User By Connectivity Forecast and Opportunities, 2021 Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s solar power potential within the country’s geographical limits is high as majority of the geographical area lies within the tropics. As per the Census of India 2011 and Wasteland Atlas of India 2011, the total solar power capacity in the country stood at 748 GW, which is more than twice of the country’s total […] Read more
MNRE & MASDAR in UAE are jointly organizing a conference and exhibition in UAE on RE opportunities in India Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) & Abu Dhabi government agency MASDAR in the UAE are jointly organizing a conference and exhibition that focuses on renewable energy opportunities in India. MNRE India delegation will be led by Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal, Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. In […] Read more
ReNew Power acquires 49MW of rooftop solar tender from SECI Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Ventures has bagged the highest number of projects under a mega tender of 500 megawatts rooftop solar capacity floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). The tender was targeted towards institutional — schools, colleges, universities and residential buildings. It was aimed at promoting rooftop solar setups in these sectors. Around 130 […] Read more
ReNew Power Signs MoU With IIT Delhi To Set Up A Research Facility On Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) to set up a research facility on renewable energy. The MoU was signed in the presence of President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. ReNew Power notes that MoU is aimed at encouraging and nurturing talent […] Read more
India imported 84% of solar cells and modules from China in FY16 Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy At least 84% of solar cells and modules imports were from China alone in 2015-16. As much as $1.96 worth of solar cells and modules were imported from China against the total imports of these equipment of $2.34 billion in 2015-16, New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal stated in a written reply to Rajya […] Read more
Solar powered ferry boat Aditya clears trial on Vembanad lake Updated On Sat, Nov 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy The 2.5km stretch of Vembanad lake from Vaikom to Thavanakkadav will witness a rare feat next month when its first solar powered ferry boat ‘Aditya’ will set loose for sailing. Aditya is first one of its kind ferry boat with 75 seaters in the country that is powered with solar. The boat successfully cleared the […] Read more
