Azure Power Hits another Milestone; Surpasses 1 GW of Operating Solar Capacity Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy This milestone was achieved with the company’s recent commissioning of a 50 MW project in Andhra Pradesh. Adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer Azure Power has enhanced its portfolio by surpassing 1 GW of operating solar capacity. The achievement has made it one of the largest solar power companies in India. Further, […] Read more
Chandigarh Can’t go Green by 31st December Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deadline and desirability of making city 100% renewable energy powered was set by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). However, as said by the electricity department of Chandigarh, the target cannot be achieved in such time frame; rather it can only be achieved in the long term. As the deadline for becoming 100% […] Read more
ForeFront Power to Develop First Community Solar Proj for PG&E Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from an off-site location. Mitsui & Co. arm ForeFront Power will develop the first community solar project for the PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program. This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from […] Read more
Idaho PUC Creates Special Group of Solar Panel Owners Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Idaho Power has been asking for creation of special group since 2017. The main motive behind the ruling was that the existing cost of serving customers is not sufficient enough and the rates should be changed. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission in United States has created a special group of Idaho power consumers who […] Read more
KSEB Sets 1,000 MW Target for Solar Power by 2021 Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The first step towards the target is to generate 500 MW through roof-top solar panel units. To accomplish the first project KSEB is entering into partnership with Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT). To shift from the conventional source of energy to more clean energy, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has set itself […] Read more
Karnataka Gets Three Solar PV Projects Through Rays Power Infra Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Open access model implemented in Karnataka enables access to power at considerably lower rates, offering better efficiencies and lower utility bills while reducing the carbon footprint of industries in the areas being serviced by projects built in the state. Under the state’s open access scheme and to add to its portfolio, Rajasthan-based utility company Rays […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Creates 5 Lakh New Jobs Globally Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy In a recent report published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) titled ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review’, it says the 10 million mark was surpassed for the first time as the industry gave jobs to around 10.3 million in 2017. In a steep growth in 2017, renewable energy industry created over 500,000 new […] Read more
e-buses Set to Ply on Kolkata Roads Next Month Updated On Mon, May 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The symbols of the future mobility would not require any conductors for fare collection as the state has introduced the automatic fare collection system. To implement the symbols of future mobility West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has decided to run 80 e-buses for trial purpose. The purpose is to curtail noise and air pollution levels […] Read more
Severe Dust Storm Hit Bikaner Solar Farm; Is Solar India Ready to Face it? Updated On Thu, May 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Lots of people are sharing a video on the whatsapp groups showing – How severely the storm hit ‘Solar Farm’ situated in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan state. A high-intensity dust storm followed by thunder showers wreaked havoc in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan overnight, leaving more than 70 people dead and various other […] Read more
