Government to set up a pool of capital to fund research on green energy technologies: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal delivering Keynote address on Tuesday at a conference on ‘The Future of Electricity’ said “the future of electricity in India rest on the pillars of affordability, sustainability and country’s energy security.” India’s electricity consumption is going to increase fourfold from 1.1 trillion units to […] Read more
TNB picks up 30% equity stake in GMR Energy’s select portfolio of assets Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Malaysian power utility,Tenaga Nasional Berhad (“TNB”) has announced its entry into Indian power sector after signing a Subscription Agreement (“SA”) and Shareholders Agreement (“SHA”) with GMR Energy Limited (“GEL”). The Management Committee of GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL) approved the proposed primary capital investment by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Tenaga) in GMR Energy Limited (GEL). The investment […] Read more
MNRE invites feedback on the recommendations of the CSP Expert Group Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), formed a “CSP Expert Group” with members from within the Ministry, and other Experts from outside to give recommendations to the ministry to enable appropriate policy formulation for supporting the development and deployment of Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in the country. MNRE is inviting Feedback/Views/Comments before adopting […] Read more
SECI invites bids for 500 MW tender, prompts rooftop solar revolution Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited invites bids for Implementation of 500 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme in different states of India that will double the country’s green energy capacity and can trigger more such projects. Bids for 500 MW of projects will open on June 3, 2016. Bidders should submit […] Read more
MNRE formed three panels to improve quality control of solar modules and products Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reportedly formed three panels to enhance quality of solar modules and products. One of the three panels will make policy for testing laboratories, while another will assign technology and product standards and the third will examine regulations governing solar products reports ET. Modi government has set […] Read more
Energy Efficiency Services limited gearing up to set up its 21st overseas office in New York Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Capitalizing on the tag line, ‘I led the way’, the government owned company, Energy Efficiency Services limited (EESL) is gearing up to set up its 21st overseas office in New York in the near future. Union Minister of State for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal speaking at the Renewable Energy Investors Roundtable […] Read more
Panasonic launches two high-performance photovoltaic HIT modules Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Panasonic has launched two high-efficiency solar photovoltaic HIT modules — including high-efficiency 96 cell panels. The photovoltaic modules from house of Panasonic HIT N330 and N325 achieves up to 36% higher yield per square foot, and help lower the installation and balance of system costs per KW over conventional panels. The panels use a hetero-junction […] Read more
In conversation with Shourrya Sachdeva, Assistant Manager- Marcom, Su-Kam Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy The technology-driven company Su-Kam has new products in the offing as demand for renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar power systems, take off. Shourrya Sachdeva,Assistant Manager- Marcom, Su-Kam takes us through the product portfolio and shares company’s strategies to befit in the Indian market. Read more
Cost of Solar energy is less than that of conventional energy: Piyush Goyal Updated On Sun, Apr 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Piyush Goyal speaking at a lecture organized by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce and the Pune International Centre of State (IC) said energy is important part of our ecosystem and setting up of a multilateral Agency of International Solar Alliance is a demonstration of our concern for issues […] Read more