$1.5 Billion International Aid for India’s Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy To uplift India’s rooftop solar initiative, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the New Development Bank formed by the BRICS Nations are opening loans for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Upendra Tripathy, secretary at the MNRE said, “We are getting $500 million (Rs. 3,345 crore) from each of them to fund rooftop […] Read more
Prozeal, Golyan Power Sign JV Pact For Solar Projects In Nepal Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based renewable energy company Prozeal Green Energy Limited, and Golyan Power Limited, a corporate group in Nepal, have signed a joint venture agreement for setting up solar power projects in the Himalayan nation. The JV aims to establish over 500 MW of rooftop and ground-mounted PV solar plants in the next 18 months across multiple […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
BHEL Plants To Use Solar Power For Yadadri Thermal Plant Operations Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to push rooftop solar, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invited bids for a 2.5 MWp solar rooftop project in Yadadri STPP (Super Thermal Power Plant), Bhuvanagiri, Telangana. The tender document mentions an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) value of ₹190,250. The last date for bid submission is September 16, 2024, while the official […] Read more
Railway Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar In Chhattisgarh Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The South East Central Railway’s Bilaspur Division (Electrical) has announced a tender for the installation of 1.88 MW rooftop solar systems across service buildings, station buildings, and residences in Chhattisgarh. The project will be executed in CAPEX mode. This comes at a time when the Indian Railways is working towards decarbonising its operations and boosting […] Read more
Shyam Metalics & Energy Launches 10 MW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd., an integrated metal manufacturing company in India, is set to venture into clean energy by integrating rooftop and floating solar installations across their pan-India facilities. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable energy, decarbonization, and supporting the country’s green and clean energy mission. The company has announced […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
Ruloans, UGRO Capital Foray Into Rooftop Solar Financing Biz Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ruloans, a credit distribution company in India, entered into a partnership with UGRO Capital, a DataTech MSME-lending platform, to tap into the growing renewable energy finance market. Ruloans is a direct sales agent (DSA) for all financial services, including loans, credit cards, and insurance. It recently added rooftop solar finance products into its loan portfolio […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village – ‘Manyachiwadi’ Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manyachiwadi has become the first village in Maharashtra to earn the title of ‘first solar village’ of the state. The village, situated in the Satara district has now become fully solarized, paving the way for sustainable rural setups. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 18 also launched a scheme to solarize more villages in […] Read more