MNRE Tweaks ‘storage’ in Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ministry has emphasized on the use of pumped hydro, compressed air and flywheel technology for the power storage purposes. Widening the scope of power storage in its Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, MNRE has removed the word ‘battery’ from certain clauses in order to encourage use of other means of power storage devices. Further, the ministry […] Read more
Gov’t May Single out PGCIL for 25 Power Transmission Contracts Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The private sector has also alleged the government authorities behind the move for being biased towards the state-run PGCIL. The government is thinking of awarding 25 small and medium-sized power transmission contracts to the state-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). A government official close to development said, “National Committee on Transmission has recommended that […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Application rise by 500% in Australia Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Rising power prices and improved technology has led to 25 percent of domestic consumers to switch to some sort of solar application to help them with some household work. The country has enough sunlight to power all commercial buildings on just solar panels. In the past three years, there has been a 500% rise in […] Read more
President assents Continuation Of Phase 3 of Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The funds for Solar PV application implementation would be met from Plan allocation made during financial years 2018-19 onward with an overall Plan Outlay of Rs. 656 Crores. After the cabinet approved the continuation of Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme – Phase III in financial year 2018-19, the President’s assent has deemed the continuation […] Read more
Tata Power Customers in Mumbai to be rewarded for Their Loyalty Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rewards earned by the customers would be redeemable across different merchant brands/categories in the form of exclusive discounts, vouchers, offers or services. In a first-ever attempt to reward customers for their loyalty in India, Tata Power has launched a unique customer loyalty programme ‘Power Rewards’ for its Mumbai customer base. Loyalty Programme for the […] Read more
Mumbai Citizens to Pay Tata Power Bill at Vodafone Mini Stores Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power consumers will have the option of paying electricity bills through Vodafone’s M-Pesa e-wallet. In a bid to enhance its application of innovation and technology in providing value added benefits to its customers, Tata Power has partnered with Vodafone to facilitate electricity bill payments at Vodafone Mini stores. Tata Power consumers will have […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Collects Solar Imports without Paying Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji is asked to extend a bond of amount equivalent to safeguard duty and will have to pay the amount if the tariff is upheld with all clarity. Adding heat to the already simmering imposition of safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia, Madras High Court has allowed Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure to […] Read more
India to Spend Rs. 3.85 Lakh Crore for 77GW Solar Capacity Target Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the total target of installing 100,000 MW of solar capacity target by 2022, 23,120 MW solar capacities have already been installed till July 2018. Bringing clarity to the parameters of the solar energy target of 100 GW, Indian Government asserted investment of Rs. 3,85,000 crore for setting up pending 77,000 MW of solar […] Read more
MNRE to Explore Possibility of China Joining Int’l Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance is a treaty-based organization meant to promote development of solar energy in countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The government has asked Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to check with its Chinese counterpart for possibility of its China joining the International Solar Alliance. The move is aimed at […] Read more
