Uttar Pradesh to See Rise in the Installation of Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency has given approval for the installation of solar panels around the Allahabad districts. The Allahabad is fast emerging as a solar energy hub. The clearance approved by UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency) instructs different institutions of the district suitable for the installation of solar panels. […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Inaugurates 200MW Second Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park can generate clean energy for 50,000 residences in Dubai, and will reduce 214,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE inaugurated 200 megawatt (MW) second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al […] Read more
Government of India has allocated 90 Million Dollars for 3 GW of Rooftop Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy $90 Million has been allocated by the Government so far to set up rooftop solar power projects in the country across 28 states. The Government of India has allocated$90 Million Dollars in subsidies for setting up rooftop solar power projects across 28 states and its various organizations, a recent press release showed. The Ministry of […] Read more
First Phase of India’s 2700 MW of Solar Power Project to be Operational in June Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy KSPDCL and SECI have formed a joint venture to develop the solar power park in Pavagada. The Phase I of one of the India’s largest solar power parks is scheduled to be operational in June 2017. The Pavagada solar power park will be installed with 500 MW of solar power capacity by June, and the […] Read more
Government introduces Solar Power Scheme to Promote Powerloom Sector Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The textile ministry has formulated a ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ for the promotion of powerloom sector to make use of solar power. Government has framed a new ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ to provide financial assistance/capital subsidy to small powerloom units, for installation of Solar Power Plant, in order to alleviate the problem of power cut/ shortage faced […] Read more
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy IOCL has a captive solar power project with a capacity of 4 MW at its Cauvery Basin Marketing Terminal in Muttam, in Nagapattinam district The oil major, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is reportedly gearing up to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power in Chennai in order reduce its carbon footprint. IOCL has a […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Expands and Modernizes its Solar Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The expansion and modernization of its manufacturing facility will increase solar module capacity by 100% and cell capacity by 65% to cater to increasing demand for high quality solar panels. Keeping up with Government of India’s progressive ‘Make in India’ plan of domestic production with enhanced efficiency of a solar cells and solar modules, Tata […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs PPAs with SECI to Develop 80 MWac Solar Power Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar was awarded these solar power projects under a 450 MWac solar capacity tender in the state of Maharashtra, through a competitive auction process. Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured Power Purchase Agreements for an aggregate 80 MWac of solar power projects with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Canadian Solar […] Read more