Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
Amplus Energy to Set Up 1 MW Solar Power Rooftop at Snapdeal’s Warehouses Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy E-commerce platform Snapdeal’s warehouses in different location will get 1 MW solar power rooftop systems. E-commerce platform Snapdeal is all set to embrace renewable energy with the company setting up solar power rooftop projects of total 1 MW at its warehouses across various locations. The project is being implemented by Amplus Energy Solutions, which will […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
energyOrbit Partners with the DESEU to Track and Monitor Statewide Energy Efficiency Improvements Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy energyOrbit has been selected to deliver a Statewide Energy Savings Database platform for the DESEU’s Energize Delaware programs, as well as select programs at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) is implementing a statewide, unified method for tracking and reporting on its energy efficiency, conservation and […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […] Read more
Rajasthan Lags Behind Neighboring States in Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rajasthan falls behind Neighboring States under Grid connected roof-top and small solar power plants programme. Rajasthan has lagged behind neighbors like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat in new and renewable energy despite holding a huge potential in the sector. According to Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) data, Rajasthan has only 31 MW […] Read more
Solar Power System Installed on Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy With the installation of 5 KW solar power system, Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak will be able to avoid around 60,225 kg of carbon a year and 22,995 litres of diesel. For the first time in India, solar panels have been installed on an Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak. INS Sarvekshak has been fitted […] Read more
First Solar Power, Wind and Diesel Hybrid Power Plant Commissioned in Sri Lanka Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka gets its first wind, solar, diesel hybrid power plant with a capacity of 60kW in Jaffna. Sri Lanka has opened its first solar power, wind and diesel hybrid power plant with a capacity of 60 KW that will generate electricity using wind, solar and diesel. Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya […] Read more
852 Solar PV based Projects Operational under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 852 solar PV projects are operational under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha on Thursday informed that 852 Solar PV based projects are currently operational. The 852 solar PV projects are operational under Decentralized Distributed […] Read more
