Farmers Granted Option to Pick Solar-Powered Tube-Wells Updated On Tue, Jan 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy 75 percent cost of the solar connection will be borne by the state government in the form of subsidy. The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has rolled out the facility of solar-powered tube wells for farmers across the state. At a price point which will be nearly 40 percent less than the conventional systems […] Read more
Solar Energy Brings Electricity to Coastal Village in Odisha Updated On Tue, Jan 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is providing solar energy to the families of Charigharia under the Deen Dayal Upadhaya Grameen Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) with the Centre’s help. For the Charigharia village located inside the Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) in Gupti gram panchayat under Rajnagar block in Odisha, access to electricity was a distant dream. But now under a […] Read more
Govt to Launch Technology Centres on Solar Energy in Chennai Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DST-IITM Solar Energy Harnessing Centre will focus on a wide range of research and technology development activities such as silicon solar cells that promise high efficiency and are suited for Indian conditions. The Department of Science and Technology is launching three technology centres in Chennai. The three centres will be located at the Indian […] Read more
HERC Approves PPA for 23 MW of Solar Projects in Haryana Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has approved the PPA of solar projects totaling 23 MW, which the HPPC had signed with four solar project developers. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued an order approving the power purchase agreements (PPAs) of solar projects after a common petition was filed by Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) and the […] Read more
Expanding the Capacity of Solar Cells with Mesoporous Nickel Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy This new material can be used in many energy-saving applications. Scientists of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), together with Russian and foreign colleagues, have developed samples of nickel mesoporous film structures, which have a useful surface area up to 400 times greater than their solid analogue. This new material can be used in many […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 80 kWp Off-Grid Solar Plants at Seva Kunj Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid-submission is February 2, 2019, and the bids will open on February 4, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender for setting up two 40 kWp off-grid solar plants at Sea Kunj under NTPC Rihand, Uttar Pradesh. The brief scope of work for the winning bidders will […] Read more
Waaree Installs Solar Plant at HIAL University in Leh Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy HIAL is expected to save close to Rs 2 lakh per year. Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading solar PV manufacturer has unveiled its 25 kW rooftop solar project at Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL) in Leh, Ladakh. The project was completed under the company’s CSR programme and is part of its ongoing efforts to […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids for 360 KW Rooftop Solar System at DAV School Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 5, 2019, and the technical bids will open on February 7, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender inviting bid for setting up of 360KWp rooftop solar system at DAV school of NTPC Unchahar in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. The brief scope of work […] Read more
Goa’s New Solar Policy to be Notified in 15 Days Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission at the public hearing stated that the department should, in fact, encourage consumers to switch over to non-renewable energy resources. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has instructed the electricity department of Goa to help out consumers who are interested in setting up solar systems. The judgment was passed after consumers and solar […] Read more
