Andhra Pradesh to Have Floating Solar Power Plant at Mudasarlova Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The GVMC floating solar power plant will have a power generation capacity of 2,000 kilowatt peak (KWp), nearly 20 times the capacity of the recently-launched floating solar power plant in Kayamkulam, Kerala. The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has planned to set up India’s largest floating solar power plant at Mudasarlova reservoir as part of […] Read more
Failure by States to Pay for Renewable Power May Trip Green Energy Target by 2022 Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable purchase obligation (RPO) refers to the mandate imposed by law on some entities, mainly power distribution companies, to procure a certain part of their power requirement from renewable sources. States are lagging behind in meeting their renewable purchase obligation target which is a key policy instrument to meet the goal of installing 175 gigawatt […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh government to set up 750 MW solar power plant at Badhla, near Jodhpur: Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government is targeting to generating solar power from the project from October 2018. Uttar Pradesh government is reportedly gearing up to set up 750 megawatt solar plant at Badhla, near Jodhpur. According to ET UP government will draw the power in the state from the transmission network of Power Grid Corporation of […] Read more
President Mukherjee inaugurates integrated bio-solar-wind Microgrid centre at IIEST, Shibpur Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The integrated Bio-Solar-Wind micro-grid centre of IIEST is one cog in the wheel of sustainable development. We must ensure that electricity is available for ordinary people and potable water is provided for consumption of both humans and animals.” The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Bio-Solar-Wind Microgrid Centre and Centre for Water and Environment […] Read more
Hartek Group Launches a Separate Solar Power Division Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hartek Solar, a separate business vertical of Hartek Group has been inspired by the idea of building a sustainable future through rooftop solar power solutions. Chandigarh based Hartek Group has announced the launch of a separate business vertical-Hartek Solar to tap opportunities arising in the solar power space. The company also announced the appointment of […] Read more
SOVA SOLAR Gripping the mainstream of Indian Solar Industry Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “ To take our manufacturing excellence to the next level we have completely automated our manufacturing facility in January. This will help us to provide world-class PV modules within a reduced timeline and higher efficiency. We aim to achieve 1 GW manufacturing capacity by 2018. The company has also announced new international EPC venture in […] Read more
Solar boat maker eyeing Rs 28 crore revenue this fiscal- a 14 times rise over 2016-17 Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first solar ferry was launched in Kerala and now it is looking at opportunities in other states like West Bengal, Gujarat and Goa, among others Solar boat maker , NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats, which launched its first solar ferry in Kerala earlier this year, is eyeing Rs 28 crore revenue this fiscal — […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Rs. 600 Crore Allocated for Grid connected Rooftop and small Solar Power Plants Programme Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government allocates Rs 600 crore for solar power projects and Grid connected Rooftop Programmes An amount of Rs. 600 crore has been allocated for the projects under “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar power Plants Programme” and Rs. 508.84 Crore has been released till 31.01.2017. This was stated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State […] Read more
