Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve installs solar panels at check posts Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Check Posts in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve gets solar panels from Forest department to provide light and water at the posts. Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) has installed solar panels for lighting systems and solar powered pumps in check-posts located in remote areas to provide basic amenities to forest guards. According to TOI 15 check-posts in RTR […] Read more
Nagpur Metro Rail’s solar power dream hits policy hurdle Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (NMRCL) plan to meet 65 percent of its energy needs through solar power has hit a policy hurdle. The fate of the project now depends on Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). NMRCL’s petition will be heard by the Commission on 17th January 2017. Solarization is vital for the success of […] Read more
CM Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate 105 MW Solar Projects in Mahoba Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate a solar project with 105 MW capacity in Mahoba. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will inaugurate 105 MW solar project in Mahoba during his day-long tour of Jhansi. Akhilesh was earlier expected to spend three consecutive days in Bundelkhand, campaigning for the Samajwadi Party during his Vikas Rath. However, due to the […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson secures 170 MW Solar Project in Morocco Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Global solar EPC firm Sterling and Wilson has signed an agreement with a consortium led by ACWA Power to construct a 170 MW photovoltaic (PV) facility in Morocco. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at COP 22 in Marrakech, the company said in a statement. “The NOOR PV I Program will consist of three […] Read more
NMC to open solar power-lit city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium soon Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is reportedly gearing up to open city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium illuminated by solar power soon. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2000. According to TOI standing committee headed by Sudhir Raut approved the proposal to set up Rs. 1.18 crore solar power p at the auditorium at […] Read more
Rajasthan Government Exempts Electricity Duty for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy To further encourage the investments in renewable energy projects, the state government of Rajasthan has exempted electricity duty of 40 paise/unit for rooftop solar and captive units. The decision will help the state to reach closer to 2300 MW rooftop solar capacity by 2022, a target given to it by the Centre. The duty cut […] Read more
HAL Airport Installs 3.5MW Single-Axis Solar Project Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy To harness solar energy, a 3.5MW solar power project has been installed by HAL at its Airport in Bengaluru. The solar power project that spread across 23 acres with 12,985 solar modules was inaugurated by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL on Friday. “We are pleased to be a part of this environment friendly initiative by […] Read more
GCC Solar Equipment Market to Reach $8.8 Billion by 2022 – Increased Focus on Renewable Sources – Research and Markets Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “GCC Solar Equipment Market (2016-2022): Market Forecast by Types, Countries and Competitive Landscape“ report to their offering. Growing energy requirements, infrastructure development, decrease in global oil prices along with the increased focus on renewable sources especially solar energy are some of the key factors that would spur the demand […] Read more
India to invest $1.8 Billion on Lines to Transmit Solar Power Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy India will invest Rs 127 billion on lines to transmit power from solar parks to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of boosting clean energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022. The dedicated transmission lines, part of the so-called green corridor project was announced at an event ‘Empowering the Grid to meet Future Challenges’ organized […] Read more
