China’s – New Solar Policies & Change in Markets Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy In the first week of June, the china dropped bombshell solar policy change that sent ripples across the board. The country rolled back the subsidies solar developers would enjoy from the government. The change in the Chinese solar policy will also mean the halting of approvals for new solar projects across the country in 2018. […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timeline for Implementing 40 GW ‘Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects’ Scheme to 2021-22 Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The timelines of the scheme is extended from 2019-20 to 2021-22 without any additional financial implication. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for the implementation of 40 GW scheme for developing solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects from 2019-20 to 2021-22. The MNRE said in a statement […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with John Martin Thomas, MD, Talesun Solar, Switzerland AG Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Can you please introduce John Martin for us? I am an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and did my studies in Switzerland, settled in Italy in Milan. I am the Chairman of the save Indian Royal Heritage that is the (Trust of 560 royal families) for saving our royal heritage viz palaces and forts […] Read more
Innergex Acquires Large-Scale Solar PV Project from Longroad Energy Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company further said that the full notice to proceed with construction was issued and the commercial operation will be started during the third quarter of 2019. Canadian renewable energy firm Innergex Renewable Energy has acquired 250MW AC/ 315 MW DC photovoltaic (PV) solar project in the United States from renewable energy developer Longroad Energy Partners. The company further […] Read more
Jnana Bharathi Campus of Bangalore University to go Solar from November Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy University officials said it will be completely free of cost for the varsity as the cost for installation, operation and maintenance will be borne by the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. Taking a major leap from the conventional source of energy to clean energy, the Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University will completely work […] Read more
IESA, IEEMA to Hold 2nd Masterclass on Advanced Energy Storage Manufacturing in India Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The workshop will provide participants a complete overview on latest technology trends, market opportunities as well as insight on IP acquisition and setting up of manufacturing for advanced energy storage and EV charging infrastructure. After the overwhelming response to the first Masterclass program held in Mumbai, India Energy Solar Alliance (IESA) along with Indian Electrical […] Read more
7 Race Course to Install Solar Power Dome Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy “The dome that has been installed at the PM’s residence produces 20 watt LED light during the day and 6 watt during the night. It has 10 years duration and costs Rs 1,700” Gon Chaudhuri said. Prime Minister of India’s residence at 7 Race Course Road, New Delhi has been graced with the Solar dome […] 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 Charkha Mission Launched by President Ram Nath Kovind Updated On Thu, Jun 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) will cover 50 clusters under this mission and 400 to 2000 artisans will be employed by each cluster. To generate the employment in rural areas, and disburse a subsidy of Rs 550 crore to thousands of artisans, President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Solar Charkha Mission […] Read more
