Installation of rooftop solar power units is now mandatory in all new buildings coming up in Rajkot: Report Updated On Sat, Feb 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The municipal corporation in Rajkot has already made installation of rooftop solar power panels mandatory for all buildings in the city. District administration in Rajkot has made it mandatory to install rooftop solar power units in all new buildings coming up in the district. According to TOI six municipalities and villages which fall under RUDA […] Read more
RECPDCL Tenders 10 MW of Grid Connecting Rooftop Solar in Assam Under CAPEX Model Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy APDCL has appointed RECPDCL as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for implementation of grid connected rooftop solar PV power plants of total 10 MW capacity REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) is inviting bids for 10 MW grid connected rooftop solar project in Assam of behalf of Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL). The rooftop solar projects […] Read more
Central Electronics Limited invites bids for 100 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar power project Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar will be installed on office buildings and railway stations under zonal railways, using the RESCO model Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Government of India enterprise, is inviting bids for 100 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power project. The rooftop solar will be installed on office buildings and railway stations under zonal railways, […] Read more
FINAL LIST OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS/ DEVELOPERS : 1000MW GRID CONNECTED ROOFTOP SOLAR PV SYSTEM SCHEME (500MW CAPACITY PHASE-I) Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Final List of Successful Bidders/ Developers : Implementation of 1000 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme for Government Buildings in different States / Union Territory of India under CAPEX / RESCO Model (500MW Capacity PHASE – I) This has reference to the RfS documents (RfS No. SECI/C&P/MNRE/1000MW RT/IND/122016 dated 09.12.2016) for Implementation […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Power Systems 50% cheaper than Diesel Generator Sets Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Centre for Science and Environment study shows that Rooftop Solar Power is cheaper than diesel generator Recommending the housing societies to replace the diesel generator sets with the rooftop solar power systems, a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) finds the clean energy option financially more attractive. The study said the cost of […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
REC lends Financial Assistance to IIT Madras for 2MW rooftop solar panel on campus Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has provided funds of Rs 1450 lakhs under CSR activities to IIT Madras for rooftop solar panel installation. Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has extended a financial assistance of Rs 1450 lakhs under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) for the project installation of 2MW […] 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
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
