Chandigarh Administration Targets 2400 Free Solar Installations Updated On Wed, Oct 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an effort to meet its solar capacity targets for the union territory of Chandigarh, the city administration has pushed out yet another scheme to drive the move to solar. The latest offer for free installation, on first cum first served basis for city residents, is under the previously approved Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) […] Read more
As China Starts Giant Solar Park, Four Giant Parks For the Future Beckon Updated On Tue, Oct 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The world’s largest single location solar plant, of 2.2 GW capacity was inaugurated in China’s Quinghai province this month. Built by state owned utility Huanghe Hydropower Development, the massive plant touts a special achievement along with its size . It has been built in the shortest time among plants of comparable sizes. That single fact […] Read more
IIM-Tiruchi’s 2 MW Solar Plant Rings in Savings For Institute Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirapalli (Tiruchi) inaugurated its 2 MW solar plant early this month. With this, the country’s 11th IIM became the first to have such a large scale solar plant to power its campus. Started in 2011, IIM-Tiruchi took support from the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) by securing a ₹ 14.2 […] Read more
Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Estimated to Reach 11.7 GW by 2023: Report Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s total wind-solar hybrid capacity is expected to grow rapidly to reach nearly 11.7 GW by 2023, according to a new report by IEEFA and JMK Research. India’s total wind-solar hybrid capacity is expected to grow rapidly to reach nearly 11.7 gigawatts (GW) by 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and […] Read more
Sunrun Completes Acquisition of Vivint Solar Creating 3 GW Conglomerate Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunrun has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vivint Solar which was initially announced on July 6, 2020. Sunrun, a leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vivint Solar which was initially announced on July 6, 2020. This follows approval by […] Read more
Novus Green Bags EPC Contract for 15 MW Floating Solar Plant at SCCL Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Novus Green has announced that it has been awarded the EPC contract for a 15 MW (19.5 MW DC) floating solar power plant from SCCL. Novus Green has announced that it has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 15 MW (19.5 MW DC) floating solar power plant from Singareni Collieries […] Read more
MERC Gives Captive Power Producers Until March 2021 to Fulfill RPO Obligations Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further concession to Captive Power producers (CPP)in the state, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed fossil fuel-based captive power producers and Open Access consumers until March 2021 to fulfill their renewable purchase obligations (RPO). Taking into account the massive impact of the Covid lockdown on industries in the state and their markets […] Read more
Indian Oil Powers up Rooftop Solar Plant at Northern Regional Office Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Oil Corporation has announced that its northern regional office in the national capital has commissioned a 50 kW rooftop solar power plant. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has announced that its northern regional office in the national capital has commissioned a 50-kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar power plant to electrify the building. “The solar plant has 150 solar panels of 335 […] Read more
Committed to Advanced Technology and Replace Coal-Fired Plants: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is working towards advancing the technology that is adopted Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has affirmed that India is strongly committed to its renewable energy targets and that it is constantly working […] Read more
