Railways to save Rs 41,000 crore in next 10 years on energy on account of its thrust on solar power generation Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Railways is committed to reach the target of generating 1,000 MW solar power across the country in the coming years” Union minister Suresh Prabhu recently said the railways will save Rs 41,000 crore in the next 10 years on energy cost on account of its thrust on solar power generation and electrification. “In the next […] Read more
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Invites Bid for 15 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy TSGENCO has released two separate EPC contract for 8MW and 7MW Solar Power Projects to be set up in Paloncha and Mellacheru, respectively. The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TSGENCO) has put in a bid EPC contract for 15 MW of solar power projects in the state. The tender includes two solar power projects- 8 MW […] Read more
Telangana to Double its Solar Power Generation Capacity Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Telangana government has announced an ambitious target to double solar power 1600 MW in 2017 to around 3400 MW by next year. Telangana government expects to double its solar power generation capacity of the state from 1600 MW in 2017 to around 3400 MW by next year. “Our solar generation capacity will be double in […] Read more
NTPC reportedly planning expansion of solar power generation capacity Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC planned to increase solar power generation capacity to 175 MW and make it commercially viable The NTPC is reportedly planning to expand solar power generation on the premises of its thermal plant at Kayamkulam. NTPC recently started power generation from India’s largest floating solar power plant at Kayamkulam in Kerala. NTPC planned to increase […] Read more
Himachal has Enormous Potential for Generation of Solar Power and the State Will Soon Take the Lead: Virbhadra Singh Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy CM asked both the state electricity board and the Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Authority (HIMURJA) to promote solar energy. The Himachal Pradesh capital is adaptable for tapping rooftop solar energy and it will be a profitable venture, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said. He said the remote district of Lahaul-Spiti also has enormous potential for generation […] Read more
Make solar power generation easier, fix net meter flaws, officials told Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Officials at Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam have been directed to ensure solar power generation easier and fix the net metering flaws. The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), in an effort to ratchet up solar power generation, will take steps to make net meters easily available in the city. Sudhir Chabbra, Chief Engineer (commercial), […] Read more
Forecasting Solar Power Generation in India: A Path of Unnecessary Revisions Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy To achieve 40% of total installed capacity (power generation) from renewable energy by 2030 as per India’s NDC goal, India has a target of 175 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity from renewable energy by 2022, of which 100GW is to come from solar, 60GW from wind. Taking India as an evolving place to put […] Read more
Affordable Solar announces solar energy generation contract for Facebook Data Center Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 30MW solar energy generation project for Facebook Data Center Affordable Solar has announced that it has been selected to build a 30 MW photovoltaic project for the Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas, NM. PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for […] Read more
Telangana Mulls Setting up Solar Power Generation System atop Water Bodies Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy A French company is in negotiation with the Telangana government to set up solar power generation system atop water bodies. Telangana government is planning to set up solar power generation system on water bodies, special chief secretary of the state energy department, Ajay Mishra said. “A proposal has come to the department regarding producing solar […] Read more
