Manufacturing to Become a Key Element for Solar Power Projects, says Govt. Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy So the bigger bids will be focused on manufacturing, while smaller bids will take care of smaller developers. If there is one big bid and one player takes it all, that will be unfair. As the country aims to add close to 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, the government plans to make […] Read more
Solar Boom – A Fantastic Fillip for India! Updated On Sun, Jul 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s solar boom proved to be a game changer for the country’s renewable growth trajectory, as the sector witnesses’ sharp momentum during the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took PM’s chair, India had about 2.63 GW of solar energy capacity, which now surged to nearly […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Scenario of India Updated On Fri, Jun 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The incredible growth shown by Indian solar market is un-matching and an important for sector where the country can excel. Initiatives` like International Solar Alliance by India and multiple schemes that benefit the industry have been put in place. If fully harnessed the industry has a strategic importance for the country as it can save […] Read more
President Kovind to Launch Solar Charkha Mission on 27 June Updated On Thu, Jun 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Solar Charkha mission has been approved by the government … As of now, the government has approved Rs 550 crore of subsidy for around 50 clusters. Every cluster will have between 400 to 2,000 artisans. Announcing the date for launch of the new solar scheme by President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Minister Giriraj Singh […] Read more
Uttarakhand HC Rules Against Solar Power Panels on Fields Updated On Thu, Jun 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Under the Grid Interacted Rooftop and Small SPV (solar photovoltaic) Power Plant scheme, the Uttarakhand government is promoting the use of small-scale rooftop solar power plants in the state. The National Solar Mission of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provides a subsidy of 30% to the applicants. In an order, the Uttarakhand high […] Read more
Cabinet Okays Continuation of Off-grid, Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The total project of the 3 components included under the phase-III is Rs 1,895 crore of which Rs 637 crore will be provided as central financial assistance. The government has provided its consent for implementing phase-III of off-grid and decentralized solar PV application programme to achieve additional 118 MWp (Mega Watt peak) off-grid solar PV […] Read more
Union Cabinet Nods for 3 lakh Solar Street Lights in NE States, Maoist Affected Areas Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prasad said that 3,00,000 solar street lights will be installed throughout the country with special emphasis on areas where there is no facility for street lighting systems through grid power, northeastern states, and Maoist-affected districts. In order to light up the streets of northeastern states and Maoist affected districts, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday has […] Read more
Cabinet approves Continuation of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme – Phase III Updated On Wed, Jun 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV (Photo Voltaic) Application Programme to achieve additional 118 MWp(Mega Watt peak) off-grid solar PV capacity by 2020. Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Application Programme covers […] Read more
IL&FS, SoftBank Partnered to Power 20 GW Solar Power Parks Updated On Tue, May 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The announcement came two months after the SoaftBank tied up with China’s GCL System Integration Technology for Indian solar power venture worth Rs 6350 Crore. Both SB Energy, the power and energy investment arm of SoftBank and IL&FS Energy will develop grid-connected solar projects across the country. To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious renewable […] Read more