Cost of generation of solar power Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of generating solar power depends, inter alia, upon intensity of radiation, size of the solar plant, cost of financing, etc. The tariff for solar power is now being determined largely through tendering process. For installation of rooftop solar PV projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark cost […] Read more
Electricity to farmers through renewable energy sources Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is providing subsidy up to 30% of the benchmark cost of the solar water pumps to the farmers under Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme. Till date over 1.85 lakh solar water pumps have been reported installed in the country under the Programme. The Ministry of […] Read more
Solar Streetlights in Bareilly Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy To install solar streetlights, BDA has planned to set up a 50 kW solar power project at the Ramganga Nagar premises. In a new development, Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) has chosen to power the streetlights of its residential project Ramganga Nagar Awasiya Yojana (RNAY) with solar energy. Solar streetlights in Bareilly come on the back […] Read more
NUSRL becomes First Law University to Use Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy From August 1, 2018, the varsity’s Girls’ and Boys’ hostel of NUSRL would be completely powered by the solar panels which will be inaugurated on the orientation ceremony for the next batch of the university. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Jharkhand has become the first law university in the country to […] Read more
Around 69,784 MW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31.03.2018 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable energy installations in the country are progressively increasing and do not appear to be facing any major challenges Renewable energy sector in India is attracting companies from across the world In the year 2016-17, aggregate capacity of around 11,322 MW of renewable energy was installed in the country, and in year 2017-18, aggregate capacity […] Read more
Solar Industry Seeks Clear GST Rates on Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar industry association has written to the authorities after the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) upheld the rate to be at 18 percent and not 5 percent GST rates on Solar Projects. Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought clarity on the GST rates on solar projects from the solar policy makers, including important […] Read more
Chennai-based Swelect to Produce Water from Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to produce water. Adding to the advancement in solar energy segment, Chennai-based solar technology solutions vendor Swelect Energy Systems partnered with US-based Zero Mass Water to produce, install and sell hydro panels. Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to […] Read more
1 Lakh Students to Assemble Solar Lamps on Gandhi Jayanti Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar centric initiative is to be held under IIT-B’s Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) Programme which, after successful execution, is expected to qualify for Guinness World Records. To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the ongoing diamond jubilee of IIT-B, 1 lakh students across 100 schools in India will […] Read more
Georgia Power Invites Bids for over 100 MW New Solar DG Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has invited interested players to review the terms of the RFP and to submit detailed projects by August 15. Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI) got another boost as Georgia Power has invited bids for more than 100 MW of new solar distributed generation (DG) projects. Georgia Power […] Read more