4000 Homes with Solar Panels & EV Parking To Be Up For Grabs in Maharashtra Soon Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Homeowners have finally begun to recognise the benefits that solar offers. With around 40% subsidy on offer by the Government, residential solar rooftop is easy on the pocket. There is 20% subsidy for group housing societies and RWAs. Additionally, there is payback of as low as four years on investment. This awareness is complemented by […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
View From WFES-India Risks Falling Behind In Solar and Other Renewables Push Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, it was interesting to hear the views of delegates, both Indian and foreign when it came to the market attractiveness of India for renewable energy. While there is zero doubt about the emergence of the country as a renewable energy powerhouse that has even pushed many […] Read more
Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Tender for 13 Off-Grid Solar Plants Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a tender for the supply of 13 off-grid solar photovoltaic power plants. The solar power plants are to be set up in Central Armed Police Forces (Indo Tibetan Border Police). The date on which bids open is 23.01.2023 at 16.30 while the bid closes on 23.01.2023 at 16.00. […] Read more
First Group Captive Solar Plant for Residential Society from Tata Power RE Ltd Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A subsidiary of Tata Power Tata and renewable energy giant Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has entered into an agreement with Vivarea Condominium, a residential society in Mumbai for the supply of solar power. The captive solar power plant of capacity worth 3.125 MW solar plant will be established at Himayatnagar, Maharashtra. The power plant will generate clean […] Read more
Fleet of Solar Ferries to be Introduced in Saryu River in Ayodhya, UP Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Saryu River in the holy city of Ayodhya will soon witness an amalgamation of pilgrimage, tourism and clean energy. The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) is planning the deployment of 10 solar ferries that will help the tourism in the city and take pilgrims on local voyages. The solar-powered ferries are a part of the […] Read more
Is Solar Momentum Stuttering To A Halt In India? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s solar growth, that is aiming for a target of over 25 GW between this year and 2030 to meet national targets on installed capacity, appear to be shifting to the slow lane, yet again. Industry players blame the slowdown on everything from higher prices, to policy, to rising cost of capital and more. After […] Read more
Haryana (HERC) Amends Renewable Purchase Obligation Policy, Adds Wind Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Haryana has made the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) system more dynamic and eased the liability of stakeholders as it has included wind energy within the ambit of RPO. In an important development, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has amended the policy on RPO by including wind energy and aligning solar energy to the other […] Read more
African Development Bank to Fund 100 MW Tunisian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank is playing a critical role in the development of renewable sources of energy in Africa to ensure that the resource-starved region can have access to power while sustaining the natural environment. In a recent development, the African Development Bank Group has approved a $27 million and €10 million loan package to […] Read more
