Investment in Solar Power Projects Likely to Fall in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The mixed picture for global clean energy investment in 2018 is emerging, and at the same time, the commitment to wind and energy-smart technologies such as EV and batteries are running above last year’s levels. In the first half of 2018, the global net investment in solar power projects fell 19 percent from $71.6 billion […] Read more
China’s – New Solar Policies & Change in Markets Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy In the first week of June, the china dropped bombshell solar policy change that sent ripples across the board. The country rolled back the subsidies solar developers would enjoy from the government. The change in the Chinese solar policy will also mean the halting of approvals for new solar projects across the country in 2018. […] Read more
Rooftop Power Plants Can Save 95 Percent on Bills, Says Study Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Residents buying power from a community rooftop solar PV plant, via a subscription plan, could also save up to 35% on their electricity bills. These savings have been estimated over the 25-year lifetime of these systems. Households owning rooftop solar systems could save up to 95% on their electricity bills, says an independent study released at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue […] Read more
UP Govt. Decides to Give Solar Charkhas, Khadi Benefits to Weavers Updated On Tue, Jul 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Although the solar charkhas are used in other states as well but the cloth that is produced from these charkhas is not considered as khadi. This deprives the weavers of government benefits under khadi promotion. In order to double their income and improve the efficiency of yarn spinners of UP, the state government is planning […] Read more
Punjab to Install 20,000 Solar Water Pumps by 2022 Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy solar hydro pumping project would be given impetus which would act as a game changer in the irrigation sector and within a few years span By the year 2020, Punjab government is aiming to install 20,000 solar water pumps across the state. The project will be executed under the solar hydro pumping project. The state […] Read more
Hyundai Mulls to Roll Out EVs from its Chennai Plant Updated On Fri, Jun 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is also targeting to cross the 10 million milestone in the first quarter of 2021. South Korean multinational auto maker Hyundai is mulling to roll out electric vehicles (EVs) from its plant in India, which is set to become one of its global regional headquarters with more responsibility for local […] Read more
Solar Charkha Mission Launched by President Ram Nath Kovind Updated On Thu, Jun 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) will cover 50 clusters under this mission and 400 to 2000 artisans will be employed by each cluster. To generate the employment in rural areas, and disburse a subsidy of Rs 550 crore to thousands of artisans, President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Solar Charkha Mission […] Read more
Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Policy Announced for Gujarat Updated On Fri, Jun 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The policy describes that any developer can set up a solar unit on the land meant for a wing power unit and vice versa. It allows the establishment of wind-solar units that are hybrid in nature. In order to enhance the generation of renewable energy in the state, a new wind-solar hybrid power policy was […] Read more
MP Implements 26 MW Rooftop Solar Programs Via RESCOs Updated On Tue, Jun 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Under the RESCO model, the project developer invests, builds and operates the rooftop solar project using its own funds and/0r taking debt to generate electricity and sell it to the beneficiary. In order to enhance their solar dependency, Madhya Pradesh, via Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) mode, is implementing 26 MW multiple rooftop solar programs in […] Read more
