MNRE is Organizing National Review Meeting for RE on 23rd and 24th January, 2017 Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy State Principal Secretaries/Secretaries dealing with Renewable Energy (RE) and the Heads of State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) for RE to review the implementation of various RE programmes and initiatives Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is organizing National Review Meeting on on 23rd and 24th January, 2017. The review meeting will be of State Principal Secretaries/Secretaries […] Read more
NABARD sanctions Rs 171 crore to Chhattisgarh Government under Saur Sujala Yojana Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has approved the financial assistance of Rs 171 crore for Chhattisgarh under Saur Sujala Yojana programme. NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 171 crore to the state government Chhattisgarh for the implementation of its flagship programme Saur Sujala Yojana. Under the scheme, 11000 solar-powered irrigation pump sets […] Read more
Solar Panels for 25 Government Higher Secondary Schools in Kozikode Updated On Fri, Dec 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy As many as 25 government higher secondary schools (GHSS) under the jurisdiction of the district panchayat will soon become self-reliant in energy with the installation of solar power panels in Kozikode The district panchayat has given approval to install solar power panels at the schools after a feasibility study. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) […] Read more
Gujarat Government to announce Solar-Wind Hybrid Policy 2017 Updated On Fri, Dec 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Considering the advantages of integrated solar and wind power projects, the state government of Gujarat has decided to announce a new policy for such hybrid plants. It will be called Solar-Wind Hybrid Policy 2017. The government intends to invite suggestions from interested companies and other stakeholders for the proposed policy within a month. “The decision […] Read more
CM Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate 105 MW Solar Projects in Mahoba Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate a solar project with 105 MW capacity in Mahoba. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will inaugurate 105 MW solar project in Mahoba during his day-long tour of Jhansi. Akhilesh was earlier expected to spend three consecutive days in Bundelkhand, campaigning for the Samajwadi Party during his Vikas Rath. However, due to the […] Read more
Rajasthan Government Exempts Electricity Duty for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy To further encourage the investments in renewable energy projects, the state government of Rajasthan has exempted electricity duty of 40 paise/unit for rooftop solar and captive units. The decision will help the state to reach closer to 2300 MW rooftop solar capacity by 2022, a target given to it by the Centre. The duty cut […] Read more
HAL Airport Installs 3.5MW Single-Axis Solar Project Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy To harness solar energy, a 3.5MW solar power project has been installed by HAL at its Airport in Bengaluru. The solar power project that spread across 23 acres with 12,985 solar modules was inaugurated by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL on Friday. “We are pleased to be a part of this environment friendly initiative by […] Read more
Suzlon Partners with AMP Solar for 15 MW Solar Project in Telangana Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has partnered with the AMP Solar for the development and construction of a 15 MW Solar PV Project located at Achampet, Mahaboobnagar District, Telangana. Under agreement signed between Suzlon Group and the AMP Solar on December 21, 2016, the AMP Solar shall acquire a 49% stake in Rudra Solarfarms Limited, a special purpose […] Read more
Rooftop solar units from third party costs 40 percent cheaper than DISCOMs Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar units installed on industrial and corporate establishments by third parties are offering power 30-40% cheaper than the rates offered by the state’s power distribution companies. This gap is expected to widen further as thermal power companies would need to increase tariffs to accommodate inflationary measures and solar modules prices fall further. The model […] Read more
