Abengoa Completes its First Solar PV Plant in India Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Spanish renewable energy company has commissioned a 5 MW solar PV power project in India. The project has been developed at Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has satisfactorily completed its first photovoltaic plant in India. It is a Project with […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The 50 percent cap of the approved load or contracted demand by small residential rooftop owners has been removed by the government of Gujarat enabling the residential consumers to install rooftop solar systems of any capacity of their own. The order came in effect from April 13, 2017. The […] Read more
DHL inaugurates Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered Service Center in India Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in Goregaon, Mumbai, the 25,000 sq ft DHL facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption of grid electricity by 30 percent. Dr. Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL recently inaugurated Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered DHL Service Center in India. The 25,000 square feet DHL’s facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption […] Read more
WorldWater & Solar Technologies to incorporate Nephros ultrafilters into its solar powered drinking water systems Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nephros ultrafilters will be incorporated into the drinking water systems of WorldWater to block potentially harmful waterborne bacteria and viruses, providing additional reassurance to end users. WorldWater & Solar Technologies and Nephros, a commercial stage medical device company that develops and sells high performance liquid purification ultrafilters, has announced that they have signed a partnership […] Read more
Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Expected to Get Cheaper than Coal Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power tariff has seen a significant decline in tariffs from Rs. 10.95-12.76/kWh in 2010-11 to as low as Rs. 3.15 per kWh, which is expected to fall to Rs. 2.90 per unit. India’s solar power prices may be set to fall below those of thermal (coal) energy. This is based on an expected […] Read more
ET Solar, DSM enters into strategic partnership to accelerate market penetration of solar PV modules Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy ET Solar will apply DSM’s new high-durability backsheets to boost power gain in their high-efficiency solar PV modules ET Solar and DSM has signed a strategic partnership agreement to commercialize PV solar modules featuring unique sustainable and durable backsheets. These backsheets can make a significant contribution to further lowering the levelized cost of energy (LCOE). […] Read more
MP government to provide 18,500 solar water pumps to farmers in the state at subsidised rates Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The rates of solar powered pumps already arrived at after the bidding are the lowest in the country. The performance of each pump can be monitored on a real-time basis from anywhere in the world” The Madhya Pradesh government would soon provide nearly 18,500 solar-powered water pumps to farmers in the state at subsidised rates. […] Read more
UNION BUDGET 2017: Shock and Awe for Indian Solar Industry Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In an assertive throw to fuel the solar sector, the budget covertly focused towards helping the rural sector, agricultural sector and re-energising the real estate sector. It was a known fact that Digital payments and Demonetisation will take the center-stage. The clean energy pledges also vowed new propagations as the Government of India rifles solar […] Read more