Western Downs Regional Council Announces 300 MW Solar Power Farm in Australia Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Luminous Energy to construct a 300 MW solar power farm with capacity to energize 110,000 homes In yet another boost for regional economy, Western Downs Regional Council has approved the largest solar power project in the region to date that will see Luminous Energy construct a 300 megawatt solar farm between Miles and Chinchilla, creating […] Read more
Rural Development Minister Kimidi Mrunalini asks farmers to use solar pumps Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Rural Development Minister Kimidi Mrunalini has asked farmers to use solar pumps and stressed on the use of solar devices for energy conservation reports The Hindu. The Minister flagged off a rally taken out by students of various colleges on Monday. The rally was organized as part of ongoing energy conservation week celebrations. Farmers would […] Read more
Farmers advised to use solar fencing Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The forest department has made a request to the Tamil Nadu electricity Board to take action against the farmers who are misusing the free electricity supplied by the government. Officials from forest administration claims that 31 elephants have died of electrocution in the last 15 years, and despite both departments trying their best to address […] Read more
UREDA ropes in 200 farmers to set up solar plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Around 200 individuals in the state of Uttarakhand will be now called as the Power Farmers. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has roped in natives to set up solar power generation plants on their land. These farmers will directly supply the renewable energy to the state government at a fixed price of Rs […] Read more
Wardha farmers to get solar pumps under Atal Solar Agriculture Pump scheme Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The initiative undertaken by the Atal Solar Agriculture Pump scheme has made twenty-two farmers from Wardha district switch to solar pumps. The first solar pump for farming was inaugurated by State energy minister Chandrashekhar Bavankule in a farm of Borgaon Dhole village at Karanja tehsil. Minister Bavankule stated that “The pump will definitely bring happiness […] Read more
Union Cabinet approves solar power plant project of 200 MW at Central State Farm in Jetsar, Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has given its approval for utilization of 400 hectares of un-cultivable farm land at the Central State Farm (CSF), Jetsar in Ganganagar District, Rajasthan for setting up of a solar Power Plant of capacity exceeding 200 MW. The land is currently in possession of National Seeds Corporation […] Read more
Canada’s Suncor submits proposal to build three 80 MW solar PV farm Updated On Fri, Mar 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canada’s largest oil sands producer Suncor has submitted a proposal to the Alberta Electric System Operator to build three 80 MW solar PV farms in the state. This is the first time that the company is foraying into solar energy. The proposal from the firm includes sum of 240MW solar PV plants in the stand […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Solar Startup Raptor Maps Closes $35 Mn Series C Financing Round Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based software company Raptor Maps recently announced its oversubscribed Series C financing round. The $35 million growth investment was led by Canadian-based Maverix Private Equity (Maverix). It involved participation from existing investors MKB, Blue Bear Capital, Congruent Ventures, Buoyant Ventures, and Y Combinator. The firm works towards increasing the impact of advanced analytics and digital […] Read more
