Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to harness solar power to reduce its dependency on conventional electricity Updated On Thu, Sep 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has decided to harness solar energy installing solar power plant on several rooftops in its township and commercial premises and reduce its dependency on conventional electricity from the grid. This green initiative by the port trust is part of its push towards becoming the most sustainable energy generation port organization […] Read more
Indian State of Odisha plans to implement roof-top solar plants in major cities Updated On Wed, Sep 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha government will be implementing the installation of roof-top solar projects across all major cities in the state. Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das stated in assembly while replying to a written question that the Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) will be implementing the project in major cities of the state. The […] Read more
Apply online to get subsidy on solar power panels Updated On Mon, Sep 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Consumers can apply online to avail subsidy on solar power panels. The online application submission procedure has been initiated by Department of Renewable Energy, Haryana (HAREDA) to encourage people go solar. You can submit the form with required documents visiting HAREDA’s portal — hareda.gov.in. TOI citing official reports that application for subsidy has to be […] Read more
SunPower’s Sr. Vice President Eric Branderiz joins Tesla Updated On Sat, Sep 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla on Friday announced that Eric Branderiz will join the Company on October 24, 2016 as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Eric was most recently SunPower’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Eric brings accounting and solar expertise to Tesla after spending 6 years at SunPower Corporation. The Tesla […] Read more
Azure Power announces the launch of its initial public offering Updated On Fri, Sep 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power Global Limited (“Azure Power”) has announced the launch of its initial public offering of 6,818,182 equity shares. 5,863,637 equity shares will be sold by Azure Power, while 954,545 shares will be sold by certain selling shareholders says the official statement. The company expected to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up […] Read more
Schneider Electric names Peter Herweck as Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee Updated On Thu, Sep 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric is appointing Peter Herweck as Executive Vice President of the Industry Business and Member of the Executive Committee. Peter, 50- began his career at Mitsubishi Electric as a software development engineer in Japan before joining Siemens in 1993, where he held a variety of positions in the automation and drives field in Germany […] Read more
Solar Park at Pavagada in Karnataka will be operational from April 2017 Updated On Thu, Sep 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka will soon be able to harness solar power from the Pavagada solar park in Tumakuru district. The first phase of 2,000 MW solar park is expected to be operational by April-May 2017. Power sale agreements have been signed with NTPC for support of 600MW power to the state through various electricity companies in next […] Read more
NREDCAP sets incentives to encourage installation of more solar power panels in the state Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has set on the task of mobilising user agencies in domestic, commercial, industrial and government buildings for installation of solar power panels. Chief Minister OF Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu is keen that the government offices take the lead in tapping the solar […] Read more
Tamil Nadu to float tenders for solar power projects Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu seems quite eager to hand over new tenders for solar power projects. Despite the price per unit of solar power falling down across the country, the states of Tamil Nadu was among the few states which signed PPA at 7.10 per unit until recently. Now, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has […] Read more
