J&K approves 200 MW rooftop solar project in Jammu city Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Administrative Council (AC) headed by LG Manoj Sinha, has approved the development of 200 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power plants in Jammu City. These plants hope to take the optimal advantage of the solar irradiance in the high resource region of Jammu and Kashmir. They will come up as part of the ‘Solar […] Read more
GUVNL’s 500 MW Solar Auction Winners Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy ABREL SPV 2 (Aditya Birla Renewable Energy), Hinduja Renewables Energy, and state owned SJVN were declared the winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) auction for 500 MW capacity of solar projects under Phase XIV. The winners quoted a price of Rs 2.30 per unit, with SJVN quoting Rs 2.31/unit or kW. While ABREL and […] Read more
Rajasthan Gives Land To Adani For 1,000 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The highest capacity installer in terms of solar power projects considering both installed and pipeline capacity, Rajasthan, continues to build on it smart turnaround since 2019. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot led cabinet meeting decided to allot government land of a size of almost 2,400 hectares for the development of solar power projects. The solar power […] Read more
Assam Clears Decks for JV With Neyveli For 1000 MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Assam government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to move rapidly on scaling up its renewable energy plans. On June 11, the government approved an investment worth Rs 5,000 crore for commissioning and generation of 1,000 MW of solar power in collaboration with Navratna PSU company Neyveli Lignite Corporation, under the aegis of […] Read more
Canadian BIPV Firm Mitrex Launches PV Plus Noise Barriers For Highways Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mitrex, a Toronto-based manufacturer of integrated photovoltaics, has released its latest product—a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB). Offering a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) rating of up to 0.7 through ASTM C423 testing, solar power production, and enhanced aesthetics for use on roads and highways. In collaboration with noise barrier industry players including Durisol and Silentium Group, Mitrex was […] Read more
Record US $14.5 b Investment In Indian RE In Last FY Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy A record US$14.5 billion was invested in renewable energy In India during the last financial year (FY2021-22) registering an increase of 125% compared to FY2020-21. However, that number still needs to be higher to meet the new demands of the renewable capacity target of 500GW by 2030. 15.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity was […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Plans 20,000 MW Solar Installations Across State Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu is girding up to stay in the top position among states in the run for renewable forms of energy. The state, blessed with a long coastline and ample sunshine, has been an early mover and a among the leaders for most of the 21st century. In a fresh development, the Tamil Nadu Generation […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Plus Storage Project Coming up in Philippines Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Philippines is set for a major renewable energy expansion in the near future. In a fresh development, Philippines-based billionaire and the second richest man of the country – Enrique Razone – will be developing the largest such solar power project in the country. According to the official statement, the mega solar power facility will […] Read more
NSEFI Partners with SolarPower Europe For India Specific ‘solar deployment guidelines’ Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and SolarPower Europe have jointly published the best practice guidelines for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar power projects in India. The effort is supported by the ‘EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership.’ The published material – ‘EPC Best Practice Guidelines: India Edition’ – is a […] Read more