Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Upendra Tripathy Appointed as Full Time Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister for Environment, Energy and Marine Affairs Government of France and India’s Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy have jointly appointed Upendra Tripathy Full Time Interim Director General of ISA. Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Government of India and Ms. Ségolène Royal, Minister for Environment, […] Read more
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Inaugurates 200MW Second Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park can generate clean energy for 50,000 residences in Dubai, and will reduce 214,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE inaugurated 200 megawatt (MW) second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al […] Read more
India’s solar capacity to hit 20GW mark in next 15 months: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy “India could not have completely focused on Making in India’ in the last three years as being in the nascent stage, its solar power sector needed technological and financial boost from abroad to rapidly expand its horizons,” The installed solar power capacity in India is expected to double from 10GW to 20GW in next 15 […] Read more
Four Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams to mitigate Cyber Security Threats in Power Systems Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyber security in power systems, four Sectoral CERTs, CERT (Transmission), CERT (Thermal), CERT (Hydro) and CERT (Distribution) have also been formed to coordinate with power utilities. Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply to a question on steps taken for reducing vulnerability of […] Read more
Carnegie to Develop 10 MW Solar Power Station in Western Australia Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The 10 MW solar power project will comprise of 34,000 solar panels and will be constructed on 25 hectares of strategically located land 100km east of Perth. Carnegie Clean Energy Limited has announced that it is developing a 10 MW solar power station in Northam, Western Australia. The solar power station will consist of 34,000 […] Read more
Avista Issues Request for Proposals for Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Avista’s interest in evaluating the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices Avista , through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking proposals from solar project developers capable of constructing, owning, and operating an up to 15MW solar facility located within […] Read more
EnSync Energy to Feature Live Operation of Commercial Sites Utilizing DER Flex Technology During Maui Energy Conference Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy’s DER Flex, while often deployed behind-the-meter, is a utility-grade platform designed for mission critical applications, and is SCADA and NERC CIP compatible which enables secure and reliable communication links to utilities and ISOs. EnSync Energy has announced that its new DER Flex software will be featured during the Maui Energy Conference on March […] Read more
