Pranav R Mehta Becomes the First Indian to Head Global Solar Council, Headquartered in Washington DC Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri Pranav R Mehta, Chairman, Global Solar Council, addressing a Press Conference at Press Club of India on 7th Jan, 2019 about Global Solar Council and its activities A visionary in the field of Solar Energy and the chairman of National Solar Energy Federation, Shri Pranav R Mehta, has taken over as the president of […] Read more
MNRE Issues Technical Specifications for 12 W White-LED based Solar Street Lighting System Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government said in a notification that, indigenously manufactured PV module should be used in the system. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued technical specifications for 12 W White-LED based solar street lighting system. The government said in a notification that, indigenously manufactured PV module should be used in the system. […] Read more
India to Bid 500 GW RE Capacity by 2028 Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kumar said that the share of non-fossil fuel based capacity in total would be 33 per cent by 2022 without considering large hydro plants. Trying to achieve the number one position as the developer of renewable energy in the world, India is planning to bid out 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Releases New Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a target to achieve 18,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2021-22. Keen to harness the huge solar and wind potential of Andhra Pradesh, the state has launched its new ‘Andhra Pradesh Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy – 2018’. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Launches New Solar Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The policy aims to target a minimum total solar power capacity addition of 5,000 MW in the next five years in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With an objective of providing a framework for promotion of large grid connected solar PV systems in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has released ‘Andhra Pradesh […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender for 300 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In case of excess generation, the developer will be free to sell it to other entities in case the discom refuses to purchase the excess power. In order to increase the share of renewable energy in the state and to fulfill Haryana’s renewable purchase obligation, Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has issued a proposal (RFS) […] Read more
EBRD Lends 5.9 Mn Euros for 15 GW Macedonian Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Since the new solar plant is located at the site of an exhausted lignite coal mine it will also support ELEM’s efforts to rehabilitate the 26 hectare mine site. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 5.9 million euros to ELEM, Macedonian state-owned electricity company, to build the first large-scale solar power […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at CBIP Awards Updated On Sat, Jan 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The award was conferred to the module maker by R. K. Singh, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Amongst other awardees were Hero Future Energies and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). Country’s one of the leading module makers Vikram Solar has been awarded with ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at the […] Read more
Clearway Energy Signs PPA for 75 MW Hawaiian Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Apart from these two projects, Clearway Solar also has three other projects in development which will be completed in 2019. Clearway Energy Group which has its headquarters in San Francisco has signed a power purchase agreement with utility Hawaiian Electric Company for solar projects of a combined 75 MW capacity. The two projects comprise of […] Read more
