Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Gujarat Seeking EPC Bids For Deployment of 150 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is May 6, 2019. The Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPCL) has issued tender inviting bids from eligible EPC contractors for the construction of 150 MW of solar PV power projects in the state. The solar projects will be developed at the Dholera Solar Park and the Raghanesda Ultra Mega […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Commissions Rooftop Solar Projects Over 3 MW in Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In Telangana, the scheme provides for government offices to switch to solar power at zero capital costs, and avail electricity at a flat rate of Rs 3.14/unit for 25 years. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading distributed solar rooftop energy company, has announced the commissioning of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 3116 […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more
MNRE Working on Unified Portal To Help Consumers Set Up Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank is developing a unified web portal, which will facilitate as a single-window clearance system for the consumers looking to install rooftop solar panels. This portal will also help in promoting and creating awareness regarding usage of rooftop solar in India. […] Read more
MIC to Sell Solar, Wind Biz to Goldman, DIF for $215 Mn Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has already planned to use these proceeds to invest in the growth of its remaining businesses. After Amtech Systems, recently, revealed its plan to sell its solar business, US-based Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) has also inked a pact to sell its entire wind and solar power generation businesses. As per the deal, the […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Issues Order For Rooftop Solar Systems Based on Net Metering Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for rooftop solar grid-interactive systems based on net metering. The order will be applicable to such domestic consumers to whom a Letter of Approval (LoA) for installing rooftop solar PV system based on net metering is issued after November 15, 2018, as per the 2015 regulations […] Read more
Deloitte Proposes Roadmap for Achieving India’s 40 GW Rooftop Solar Target by 2022 Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Scaling up rooftop solar in the MSME sector in India requires addressing issues related to lack of low-cost financing, inadequate level of awareness, and lack of rooftop aggregation models. In order to achieve the government’s ambitious target of building 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by 2022, professional services and consultancy firm Deloitte has suggested […] Read more
Urban Development Dept Issues Tender For 340 kW Rooftop Solar on HDMC Buildings Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 8, 2019 The Urban Development Department (UDD) on behalf and for the Hubli – Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has issued tender for setting up of rooftop solar projects totalling 340 kW on net metering or gross metering models at multiple locations owned by HDMC in the Hubballi […] Read more