MNRE Leads from the Front to Push Solar Sector Updated On Sat, Feb 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The latest move by MNRE should be seen at a time when India had failed to comply with a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling on solar power. The government of India, through its MNRE, seems to have woken up by issuing the latest amendments to accelerate the growth of the solar photovoltaic sector. The recent […] Read more
Solar Home Lighting System Powers Rural India Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy With no energy costs and often simple installation, more and more people particularly in rural areas are putting their faith into the solar revolution and switching to harness energy from the sun by using solar home lighting systems. Recent advancements in the technology helped millions of households to use solar home lighting devices. The Solar […] Read more
ABB India Dec Quarter Net Profit up 5.3%; Eyes Solar Expansion Overseas Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy We have delivered balanced performance in 2017, and built a solid foundation for future growth and profitability as our nation’s and global markets improve, says Sanjeev Sharma. ABB India Ltd, a leader in power & automation technologies, has reported a rise of 5.3 per cent in its standalone net profit after taxes (PAT) at Rs 171.52 […] Read more
Govt Extends Transmission Charge Waiver Period for Solar Projects Till March 2022 Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The waiver will be available to these projects for 25 years from the date of commissioning provided the developers sign power purchase agreements with entities, including discoms, for sale of power for compliance of their renewable purchase obligation. The government has extended the window to avail waiver of inter-state power transmission charges and […] Read more
Mining Clean Energy That Looks To Our Future Demands Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The goals of Paris climate Agreement was discussed when all the eminent representatives across the globe met at a meeting in Bonn in November 2017. The major challenging point of discussion revolved around rapid scaling up the deployment of renewable energy, mitigating the fossil fuel use in the meantime. The major aspect is still at […] Read more
After a Lull 2017, India’s Solar Power Sector is Rising Again Updated On Fri, Feb 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy With rising solar panel costs and other issues, the sector had witnessed a sharp decline in late months of 2017. The Indian solar power sector started on a good note in 2018. The good thing is that solar industry now has over 4,000 megawatts (MW) of projects that it is going to bid for and […] Read more
Switch Announces Largest Solar Project in the United States Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Switch CEO and Founder Rob Roy’s Gigawatt 1 solar project will be built in Northern and Southern Nevada. Switch, a Nevada-based datacenter conglomerate, has announced the construction of the single largest solar project portfolio in the United States. Switch CEO and Founder Rob Roy’s Gigawatt 1 solar project will be built in Northern and Southern […] Read more
Sunrise Energy Ventures to Develop Solar Farm in Macomb Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sunrise Energy Ventures will bring the first solar installation to Macomb, making renewable energy available to Ameren customers and others who wish to purchase solar power. Sunrise Energy Ventures, a US-based solar energy development company announced the City of Macomb has agreed to sell it a seventeen-acre parcel of land so the firm can develop […] Read more
Reassess Leh-Ladakh Solar Power Generation Scheme Says Piyush Goyal Updated On Sat, Feb 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy While commenting on clean energy goals, Goyal said, “In 2022, with nearly 225 GW of renewable energy, my sense is that renewable energy would be between 15 and 17 percent of the country’s actual power consumption. The government should reassess the Leh-Ladakh solar power generation programme keeping in mind the lowered cost of generating power, […] Read more
