ADE Developing A Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Report Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ADE developed solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is expected to be a real boon to the Indian defence. Scientists at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) are reportedly developing a solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). According to Deccan Chronicle the solar powered UAV can fly on all-weather conditions for at least a month. Scientist […] Read more
Gujarat HC Seeks Reply to PIL Alleging Corruption in Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Chief Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice V M Pancholi have directed Gujarat Power Corporation to file a reply to a PIL alleging corruption of solar power project. The Gujarat High Court has directed Gujarat Power Corporation to file within two weeks a reply to a PIL alleging corruption in construction of country’s largest solar […] Read more
SEBI To Finalise Norms For Green Bonds Post MNRE Comments Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Issuance and listing of green bonds will be governed by the SEBI regulations for debt securities but the issuer of green bonds will have to make incremental disclosures SEBI is reportedly gearing up to finalize its guidelines for listing of Green Bonds soon, which would facilitate raising of funds for investment in renewable energy space, […] Read more
Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […] Read more
Hartek Group Bags Smart Grid Order From PSPCL For Three Upcoming Smart Cities Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy These smart grid enabled substations, including 29 in Ludhiana, 14 in Amritsar and 12 in Jalandhar, will cater to a population of about 40 lakh by maximizing operational efficiency through a more responsive power system network. The Chandigarh-based Hartek Group, has bagged smart grid order from the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) for the […] Read more
Harnessing Solar Energy is crucial: President Pranab Mukherjee Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 508 kWp rooftop solar energy plant inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan is installed and commissioned by Jakson Group. President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating first phase of a Solarization Project in the President’s Estate said that the Rashtrapati Bhavan is not just the residence and office of the President of India […] Read more
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates first phase of a Solarization Project in President’s Estate Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under Solarization project, 670 KW of solar power will be generated through rooftop solar panels installed on seven buildings in the President’s Estate The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated first phase of a Solarization Project in the President’s Estate. Under Solarization project, 670 KW of solar power will be generated through rooftop solar panels […] Read more