Growth of Indian Solar Capacity Slowing Down: Experts Updated On Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy According to Bridge To India’s latest report, India’s total solar capacity touched 27.4 GW by the end of September 2018. India’s solar capacity which had been witnessing a continual growth over the last four year took a slump in 2018 because of policy challenges and struggles in execution of the projects. Vinay Rustagi, Managing Director […] Read more
New Jersey Moves to Phasing Out Solar Subsidies Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy At New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities’ board meeting, the Board adopted a rule beginning the process of phasing out the current program. The state of New Jersey in the USA is planning to reduce the financial burden by reducing the subsidies given for the development of solar power. The Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program […] Read more
PV System Commissioning – Perfection is The Key! Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Effective management of a solar PV plant could be divided into 3 distinctive steps i.e. Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning and Operations & Management (O&M). EPC deals with the pre-construction and construction activities of the PV power plant. Commissioning is the process that starts along with the construction of plants and proceeds through PV […] Read more
3,217 Million US$ received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Capacity reaches about 74GW as on 30/11/2018 The FDI data cell of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity inflow received in the country. The FDI equity inflow from April, 2015 to June, 2018 in the Non-Conventional Energy Sector is as […] Read more
Solar Panels Installed Over Jan Shatabdi Express’s Roof Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar panels have been installed atop six coaches of Jan Shatabdi Express which runs between Coimbatore and Mayiladuthurai. In order to combat climate change and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, the Salem Division of the Southern Railway has turned towards solar energy to fulfill its energy needs. Solar panels have been installed atop six […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Tender for 1 GW Floating Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power projects can be developed on lands available with the Water Resources Department and on areas available near canals. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has issued a tender for the development of 1 GW of floating solar plant in the Ujjani Dam In Solapur district of Maharashtra. The 1 GW capacity […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Avishek Kumar, Director, Sunkonnect Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about Sunkonnect and its offerings and key specialities? Sunkonnect is a global renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore. We work with system owners, developers, EPC players and manufacturers in making significant and longlasting improvements to their systems, products and processes. Our team has over […] Read more
Sterlite Power Bags $600 Mn Transmission Project in Brazil Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will require an investment of USD 0.6 billion over the period of next 3-5 years in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, south region of the country. In the recently concluded auction for the transmission projects in Brazil, Sterlite Power has emerged as the winner for the prestigious project. The project will […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Best in Providing Clean and Affordable Energy: NITI Aayog Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable sources constitute 100 percent of total installed generating capacity of electricity in three States and four UTs. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index which was released by NITI Aayog recently has ranked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the top states for providing affordable and clean energy to their population. […] Read more