Govt Brings National Policy for Wind-Solar PV Hybrid Projects Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is also expected shortly. The government has issued a new national wind-solar hybrid policy aiming to provide framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system for efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) also said […] Read more
KSEB, NTPC Ink Pact for Increasing Solar Power Generation Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement signed also includes a deal to set up a 15 MW solar power unit at the NTPC complex in Kayamkulam. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for increasing solar power generation in the state of Kerala. According to an official release, the agreement signed […] Read more
Milan Vihar Apartments First to Get Rooftop Solar Plant in Delhi Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant, 140 KW capacity, was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind kejriwal, can generate electricity for around 400 flats of the society. To embark on the solar bandwagon, Milan Vihar Apartments of East Delhi’s IP Extension has successfully installed its own rooftop solar power plants. The installation makes it first group housing society in […] Read more
India, Peru Ink MoU for Co-op in New & Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Peru is a founder member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), established with India taking the initiative. During the Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu’s week-long visit to three Latin American countries, India and Peru has signed a pact in Lima on cooperation in the field of New and Renewable Energy. Also, Peru is a founder […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Give Farmers Power to Sell Power Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be launched on a pilot basis in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaran and Srikakulam district. The first 75,000 solar pump sets worth Rs 3.5 lakh each will be provided to farmers in these districts. On an estimate the pilot project will cost around Rs 2,625 Crore. Andhra Pradesh government is planning to initiate a scheme […] Read more
HNPCL Acquires Mumbai-Based Solar Firm for Rs 1,000 Cr Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Last year Andhra Pradesh-based thermal energy company, HNPCL, had initiated talks to purchase Kiran Energy, which is having an operational portfolio of around 85 MW now. Hinduja Group flagship firm Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd (HNPCL) has acquired Mumbai-based Kiran Energy Solar Power for about Rs 1,000 crore, as revealed by the two sources close […] 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
Installed Renewable Energy Capacity Nearly Doubled Since 2014, says Govt Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy With 70 GW installed renewable power capacity, renewable energy has a share of over 20 percent of the total installed capacity in the country, it further added. In a major boost to cleaner and greener planet, the total renewable energy installed capacity of the country has risen significantly in just four years i.e. from 36 […] Read more
IMPORTANT: PRE-BID MEETING FOR RFS FOR 750 MW SOLAR PV PROJECTS IN KADAPA SOLAR PARK, ANDHRA PRADESH Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy With reference to the RfS for setting up of 750 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Projects in Kadapa Solar Park, Andhra Pradesh, the pre-bid meeting for the same has been scheduled as per the following details: Date: 17.05.2018 Time: 11.00 AM IST Venue: Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd., 1st Floor, A-Wing, D-3, Prius Platinum Building, […] Read more
