Tamil Nadu Sets Target for 9 GW with New Solar Policy Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu will need to add 1,700 MW of solar capacity per annum for the next 4 years to attain the new target. Tamil Nadu has issued its latest state solar policy the “Vision Tamil Nadu 2023”, a revision from its 2012 policy which had a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2015. The […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on BIS Standards for Solar Pump Systems Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have been provided until February 11, 2019, to send in their comments and suggestions separately for the 3 documents. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been requested by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for convening a meeting for formulating/amending standards for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems. While an assigned sub-committee […] Read more
BSNL Commissions 65 kW Rooftop Solar Plant in Kerala Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Similar plants will be commissioned on 12 more BSNL buildings this month. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), state-owned telecommunication company has commissioned its first grid interactive solar power plant of 65 kW capacity on its building in Kerala. The 65kW rooftop solar system commissioned at its administrative building in Manacaud is a part of the […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 18.5 kW Solar Plant for Century Ply Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy This is the second solar rooftop project for CPIL that Vikram Solar has executed since 2018. Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturer and a prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider in India that is based in Kolkata, has commissioned a rooftop solar plant for Century Ply (India) Limited (CPIL) at the company’s new headquarter […] Read more
IOCL Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar at Maharashtra Bottling Plant Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submissions is February 8, 2019. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has issued a tender for setting up of a 2 MW solar power plant at its bottling plant in Dhanaj, Maharashtra. The brief scope of work for winning bidders will include the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of 2 […] Read more
MEDA Issues Tenders for 793 kW Solar Power Plants with Net-Metering Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions for both the projects is February 13, 2019 The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued two tenders for the development of cumulative total 793 kW Capacity Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Plant under Roof-Top Net Metering at Yavatmal and Amravati. The department has issued one tender for development of […] Read more
GERC Approves Sale of Solar Power by Salt Pan Workers Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Grassroot Trading Network for Women, a SEWA entity, also received a go-ahead from the government to set up a solar power project of the same capacity. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the sale of solar power to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) by the salt pan workers of Self Employed […] Read more
Solar Import Woes. After Safeguard Duty Failure, No Easy Way Out Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a free trade agreement in place with Thailand, the government could find it more difficult than usual to impose any protection from imports from that country. The recently released figures on India’s Solar equipment Imports confirm what the Industry’s manufacturing body, the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been claiming. The Safeguard Duty has […] Read more
US DOE Announces $28 Million for Offshore Wind Energy Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy ATLANTIS projects will develop new technologies for floating, offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) using the discipline of control co-design (CCD). The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $28 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program, Aerodynamic Turbines, Lighter and Afloat, with Nautical Technologies and Integrated Servo-control (ATLANTIS). ATLANTIS […] Read more
