Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and France in the field of new and renewable energy Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which has been signed between the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), India and Commissariat a l energieatomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA), French state-owned research entity and BlueStorage SAS, a French Company. The MoUwas […] Read more
DNV GL Launches On-Site PV Modules Testing Lab in India Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will also provide cost effective post-delivery-pre-installation and post-installation quality assurance of Photovoltaics (PV) modules. DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, has launched its first On-site Solar Lab, for on-site testing of PV modules in India. The new service will allow asset owners to save time, reduce cost and minimize […] Read more
New Braunfels Utilities Signs One of the Lowest PPA in the USA Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy A municipally owned utility in Texas, New Braunfels Utilities has signed a 15 year contract with Engie-affiliated Long Draw Solar for $25 per megawatt-hour. New Braunfels Utilities has signed one of the lowest power purchase agreement in the United States and the lost one in the state of Texas. A municipally owned utility in Texas, […] Read more
MNRE Issues Order Mandating Procurement of Locally Made Products Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion had earlier issued a notification in June 2017, mandating public procurement should encourage Make in India policy. Ministry of New and Renewable energy has issued an order mandating that public procurements should encourage Make in India to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a […] Read more
India Set to Overachieve Paris Climate Commitments Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy India has committed to reduce the use of fossil fuels for its energy needs by 40% and instead use clean and renewable energy by the year 2030. Amidst a growing demand to do more for climate change, India comfortably sits at a position to overachieve the Paris climate change commitments. India has committed to reduce […] Read more
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Buys 10.8 MW portfolio From Sol Systems Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The two projects, Project Blue Star and Project Phoenix, which are collectively known as the the Phoenix Solar Portfolio, are located in Kent County and Prince Georges County, Maryland. Greenbacker Renewable Energy has announced today that it has purchased the rights to a 10.8 MW portfolio of two solar projects from Sol Systems. The two […] Read more
MNRE Again Amends Guidelines for Viability Gap Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, SECI had the power to delay the project by three months in such situations and any extension beyond three months had to be approved by the ministry. The ministry of New and Renewable energy has yet again amended the guidelines which it issued earlier regarding setting up of solar parks of more than 2 […] Read more
India to Add 10000 MW Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020: Icra Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The current trend prediction comes on the back of the fact that the share of renewable energy has been steadily rising in India’s energy mix. Renewable energy capacity addition can be expected to be around 10000 MW in financial year 2019-2020, rating agency Icra has said while maintaining a stable outlook for the renewable energy […] Read more
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Conferred the Skoch Award for National Significance Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Considering the impact of the ministry, its purpose and the critical role played by the government in installing about 73 GW of renewable energy, the ministry had been selected for the award. Recognizing the pivotal role government plays in pushing green energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India has been conferred with […] Read more
