Solar Energy Production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has reported that the total solar energy production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units (BUs), as on 31.10.2018. The year-wise details of solar energy production since, 2015 are given as under: – S. No Year Generation from Solar Projects (BUs) 1. 2015-16 7.448 2. 2016-17 13.499 3. 2017-18 25.871 […] Read more
Indian Researchers Develop Model to Predict Solar Storm Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The study which was published in the journal Nature Communications, also stated that there is a slight possibility of sun-induced climate cooling next year. A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune have developed a model to predict solar […] Read more
Fourth Partner Commissions 500 kWp Solar Rooftop Plant in JNU Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar rooftop plant was jointly inaugurated by United States ex-Secretary of State, John Kerry and Vice Chancellor of JNU, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar. Fourth Partner Energy has commissioned a 500 kWp solar rooftop plant in Jawaharlala Nehru University. The solar rooftop plant was jointly inaugurated by United States ex-Secretary of State, John Kerry and […] Read more
MYSUN Commissions Rooftop Solar Plant at St Xavier’s Mumbai Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant was inaugurated by Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group and Nadir Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej Industries, both being illustrious alumni of the school. MYSUN has successfully commissioned a grid-connected rooftop solar plant at St Xavier’s School in Mumbai. The plant was inaugurated by Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group and […] Read more
NABARD Inks USD 100 Million Pact with Green Climate Fund for Solar Rooftops Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The USD 250 million project, to be executed by Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd, will receive the GCF support through NABARD, which is the National Implementing Entity (NIE). Pushing for rooftop solar in India, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has signed an agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to infuse $100 […] Read more
KREDL Floats 50 MW Tender To Be Developed In Karnataka’s Pavagada Solar Park Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed in two blocks of 10 MW each and two blocks of 15 MW each and the tenders seeks out contractor for the EPC of the project. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has floated a tender for developing 50 MW of grid-connected solar project at Pavagada Solar Park, situated […] Read more
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Invites Tenders For 5 MW Captive Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the tender document, one person can only submit one bid whether as an individual or as the representative of a consortium. Karnataka’s iron ore company, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) owned by the government of India has invited tenders for 5 MW captive solar power project in Mangalore, Karnataka. Issuing out engineering, […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Floats Two Solar Tenders for Grid-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy To be developed under the public private partnership, the solar projects will provide power to the agricultural needs of the various sub-stations in the region. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has recently drawn two tenders for grid-connected solar projects of 50 MW each totaling a 100 MW to be developed in the western […] Read more
MNRE asks State Utilities to Issue Wind, Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy With most states falling behind their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, MNRE has given out these instructions to state power utilities. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has instructed state power utilities to issue tenders for solar and wind energy instead of depending on central agencies for meeting their renewable targets. With most states […] Read more
