Rooftop Solar Power Systems 50% cheaper than Diesel Generator Sets Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Centre for Science and Environment study shows that Rooftop Solar Power is cheaper than diesel generator Recommending the housing societies to replace the diesel generator sets with the rooftop solar power systems, a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) finds the clean energy option financially more attractive. The study said the cost of […] Read more
India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
Sunnova Expands Zero-Money-Down Solar Power Ownership Program Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunnova to provide more homeowners with the option to choose solar power and lower their electricity costs. Sunnova, a market leader in residential solar services, announced the expansion of its EZ Own Loan, allowing homeowners to own their solar power system with no out-of-pocket expenses for down payments or maintenance. “The EZ Own Loan allows […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
sPower hits one gigawatt (GW) milestone for operating solar power projects before the end of 2016 Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy In just the last 65 days, the company connected nearly 500MW of wind energy and solar power projects to the grid. sPower has announced that it has crossed the one gigawatt (GW) milestone for operating solar power projects before the end of 2016. This takes sPower’s total portfolio of operating renewable assets to 1,153 megawatts […] Read more
SECI to float 2300MW Solar Power bids Soon Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India will soon release 2300MW of solar power projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will shortly float tenders for putting up of solar power projects with capacity of 2300MW, its managing director Ashvini Kumar announced. The corporation has committed to finalize tenders for producing 5,500-mw of solar energy, of which […] Read more
South Eastern Central Railway To Install Grid Connected Solar Power Plants Under PPP Model: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy SECR will install solar power plants on roofs of SECR buildings like Central hospital and multi department’s training centers South Eastern Central Railway (SECR) is reportedly gearing up to install four grid connected rooftop solar power plants. According to TOI SECR will install solar power plants on roofs of SECR buildings like Central hospital and […] Read more
SECI on behalf of Kolkata Port Trust inviting bids for 2MW Solar Power plant at Haldia Dock Complex Premises Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Brief scope of the solar power project includes design, engineering, procurement & supply, construction & erection, testing, commissioning, associated Transmission System & Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance for 10 Years. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), on behalf of Kolkata Port Trust (KOPT) is inviting sealed bids for 2MW (AC) Solar Power Plant at Haldia […] Read more
United States forces India at WTO to open up $1 billion solar power market Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The US successfully challenged India’s local content conditions in its solar power policy at the WTO which sent a message to the rest of the world that it would not tolerate “new form of protectionism”, outgoing American Trade Representative Mike Froman has said. Further, this also helped the US to get India to open up […] Read more
