India to See Job Surge in Solar, Wind Energy Sector: Report Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy “The potential for employment creation is conditional on the domestic capacity of solar module manufacturing and the establishment of vocational training programmes and certification schemes,” the report added. Over 300,000 workers to be employed in solar, wind energy sectors in India: Report In India the employment generation in solar industry will see a boom in […] Read more
Canadian Solar Expands Footprint to S. Korea; Gets Exclusive Rights for PV Proj in Gangwon Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the project is expected to kick off in early next year. Publicly traded solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar has expanded its footprints to South Korea by acquiring exclusive rights to develop an 8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Gangwon Province. Further, this is the company’s first solar power project in […] Read more
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
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
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
MNRE issues National Wind-solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Policy provides framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is also expected shortly. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy here today. The objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large […] Read more
Idaho PUC Creates Special Group of Solar Panel Owners Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Idaho Power has been asking for creation of special group since 2017. The main motive behind the ruling was that the existing cost of serving customers is not sufficient enough and the rates should be changed. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission in United States has created a special group of Idaho power consumers who […] Read more
AfDB Okays $1.5 Mn Grant for Nigeria’s On-Grid IPP Solar Procurement Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program will assist the Nigerian government to achieve its national goal of reaching 75 percent electricity access by 2020 and electrifying unserved and underserved areas. The African Development Bank (AfDB) board has approved the USD 1.5 million grant to support the Nigerian Government’s implementation of phase 1 of the Jigawa 1-GW Independent Power Producer (IPP) solar […] Read more