MNRE to call Bids for 25GW Solar Power Project in Ladakh Region Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is a bigger part of the government’s key National Solar Mission under which it aims to establish 100 GW of solar power generation by 2022. Indian Government will anytime call for bids regarding a fresh 25,000 MW solar power project in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Minister of State, MNRE, R K […] Read more
Airbus’ High Altitude Solar Aircraft ‘Zephyr’ Flies for 26 Straight Days Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The purpose of the Airbus aircraft is to provide local satellite-like services. It is believed to endure like a satellite, focuses like an aircraft and is cheaper than either of them. European aerospace giant, Airbus claims a 26-day run of its High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite unmanned aircraft, Zephyr in a single stretch. The purpose of the […] Read more
India’s Energy deficit Shrinks to less than 1% in 2018: NITI Ayog Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Cumulative installed capacity has nearly doubled, from 35.5 GW in 2013-14 to about 70 GW in 2017-18. The installed power generation capacity in India has risen to 344 GW and its energy deficit, which stood at over 4 per cent in 2014, has shrunk to less than one per cent in 2018, an official release said. NITI […] Read more
Europe Develops Portable Solar ‘Plug and Play’ System under its ‘Horizon 2020’ Programme Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The developers claim the cost of energy produced by the portable solar generator to be half the cost of energy produced by diesel generators. European Commission regulated ‘Horizon 2020’ has developed a standalone, easy-to-install, photovoltaic generator, ‘SUNINBOX’, where all the equipment is configured in the factory ready for use as a portable ‘plug and play’ […] Read more
Brett Martin, Lightsource BP Ink Solar Energy Pact Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, Brett Martin is now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded and developed by Lightsource BP. County Antrim-headquartered independent manufacturer Brett Martin signed a solar energy agreement with British solar parks developer Lightsource BP. As per the deal, Brett Martin is now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded […] Read more
Lightsource BP Acquires 135 MW Solar Assets from Orion Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. British solar parks developer Lightsource BP has acquired six solar development assets from Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC. The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. Further, the 135 MW DC portfolio consists of projects […] Read more
Colbun Kickstarts its First 9MW Solar Plant in Ovejeria Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar park constituted of photovoltaic solar panels is company’s first solar power facility. The plant comprises 30,000 PV panels, each with watt tracker. Chile based Power Company, Colbun has started the commercial operations of its 9MW solar plant in Ovejeria. Further, the plant is made in 18 hectare land in the Tiltil commune of […] Read more
PM Modi Audited Execution of Energy and Mining Sector Programs Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The PM Modi review meeting lasted for two hours and was attended by top officials from infrastructure-related Ministries, NITI Aayog, and PMO. In order to assure the credibility of energy and mining sector, PM Modi reviewed key infrastructure sectors of power, renewable energy, petroleum and natural gas, coal, and mining. The review meeting lasting for two […] Read more
CLP India Fends off Aggressive Solar Power Bidding Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s largest wind power player, CLP India is instead going to zero in on acquisitions of upcoming new energy projects. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong based CLP Holdings, CLP India has claimed to stay away from the ongoing aggressive solar bidding. India’s largest wind power player, CLP India is instead going to zero in […] Read more
