Kerala’s Renewable Energy Organization ANERT to Campaign for Solar Power Connect Project Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology will make use of solar power to reduce dependence on hydroelectric power and meet electricity needs. Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT) is set to include more institutions, individuals and companies under the grid-connect solar power project to reduce dependence on hydroelectric power. The plan is […] Read more
MPs Asked to Contribute Through Their MPLADS Fund for Solar Electrification of Villages Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Atal Jyoti Yojna provides for 75 per cent of cost of solar street lighting through the ministry’s budget and the balance 25 per cent is to be provided from MPLADS funds, Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies’ funds. All Members of Parliament have been asked to contribute through their MPLADS fund towards providing solar powered […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Falls Down to Rs 4.4 per unit in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power tariff in Tamil Nadu drops 40 percent to Rs 4.4 per unit in a year Solar power generation tariff was fixed at Rs 4.40 per unit by TANGEDCO. With this, the tariff came down from Rs 7.10 to Rs 4.40 within a year. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Cooperation (TANGEDCO) opened the […] Read more
20 Railway Stations Under Mysore Railway Divison to go solar: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy A MoU has been signed with private firms for operation and maintenance of the solar panels at Mysore and Hassan stations and is expected to be completed by 2017-2018. Mysore division of the South Western Railway (SWR) is reportedly planning to install solar panels at 20 railway stations as part of Indian Railways current drive […] Read more
Photosol selects First Solar’s Thin Film Modules To Power 14 Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collective environmental footprint of Photosol’s solar plants will be lowered by approximately 67 percent with First Solar’s high performance modules, which offer the smallest carbon footprint, fastest energy payback time and lowest water use of all solar technologies. First Solar has announced that Photosol has selected its thin film modules to power 14 utility-scale […] Read more
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
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
