India’s Northeast Region Embraces Clean Energy to Be Self-Reliant in Energy Sector Updated On Sat, Feb 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The states in northeast region will play a major role in the production of clean energy in the country. Northeast region of India is gifted with rich natural and energy resources. With an aim to encourage clean energy, northeast has adopted various means of renewable sources to be self-reliant in the energy sector. Recently […] Read more
First Solar Power, Wind and Diesel Hybrid Power Plant Commissioned in Sri Lanka Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka gets its first wind, solar, diesel hybrid power plant with a capacity of 60kW in Jaffna. Sri Lanka has opened its first solar power, wind and diesel hybrid power plant with a capacity of 60 KW that will generate electricity using wind, solar and diesel. Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya […] Read more
Suzlon Energy Set to Sell Stake in 130 MW Solar Power Projects before March Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Suzlon Energy is in advanced talks to sell stake in another 130 MW solar power projects in a deal before March. Suzlon Energy has divested 49% stake in solar power projects totaling 210 MW and is in advanced talks to sell stake in another 130 MW projects in a deal that the company aims to […] Read more
Maharashtra to Take Joint Venture Route for Solar Energy Push Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited to Adopt Joint Venture Route for Installation of 2500MW Solar Energy in 3 years. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MahaGenco) is looking at public-private partnership (PPP) and joint venture routes to undertake works for adding 2500MW grid-connected solar energy capacity in three years. The state power generation utility […] Read more
Gamesa to Facilitate Solar and Wind-solar Hybrid Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Spanish firm Gamesa will facilitate investors to set up solar and wind-solar hybrid and wind power projects in Andhra Pradesh. Spanish wind turbine-maker Gamesa will facilitate around Rs 17,500 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh in wind, solar and wind-solar hybrid power projects, said a top official of the company’s Indian subsidiary. “Gamesa will facilitate investors […] Read more
Mytrah Energy signs pacts for 2000 MW Renewable Energy Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Feb 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mytrah Energy has signed a deal worth Rs 13000 crore for the installation of 2000 MW Renewable Energy Projects spread across eight districts of Andhra Pradesh Mytrah Energy has signed pacts for 2000 MW of renewable Energy projects worth Rs 13,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh. The MoUs were inked in the presence Chief Minister N […] Read more
Budget 2017 Brings Lower Indirect Levies for Renewable Energy Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy FM proposes lower excise and customs duties on renewable energy equipment and materials used in solar cells/panels/modules Giving a boost to clean energy programme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed massive cuts in excise and customs duties on materials used in solar and wind plants, and also announced the second phase of solar park development […] Read more
Gujarat DISCOMs Fail to Meet Purchase Target for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy GUVNL DISCOMs fails to meet purchase target of renewable energy sources. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) affiliated four distribution companies (DISCOMs) fell short of purchasing required renewable energy in 2015-16 on account of low supply of power from wind and other renewable energy sources. Under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), a distribution company is […] Read more
Saudi Arabia to Launch Multi-billion Renewable Energy Schemes Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy World’s largest oil exporter vies to diversify its focus to Renewable Energy Saudi Arabia is set to launch a renewable energy programme worth up to $50 billion, as the world’s largest oil exporter vies to diversify its economy, its energy minister stated. “This is the first time we talk about the specific programme,” minister Khaled […] Read more
