Meghalaya eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Meghalaya can generate about 3,669 MW from various renewable energy sources and about 3,000 MW from solar energy. Power-starved Meghalaya is now eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state, Power Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said. “The main concern facing the state today is power deficit which has greatly affected Meghalaya’s economy and the […] Read more
IREDA to sanction Rs 13,000 crore loan for renewables in FY18 Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency will be sanctioning Rs 13000 crore loan to meet the Government’s target of achieving 15 to 16 GW of renewable energy projects. State-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will sanction Rs 13,000 crore for clean energy projects next fiscal in the country, vying for around 20 per cent of […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
India’s solar capacity to hit 20GW mark in next 15 months: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy “India could not have completely focused on Making in India’ in the last three years as being in the nascent stage, its solar power sector needed technological and financial boost from abroad to rapidly expand its horizons,” The installed solar power capacity in India is expected to double from 10GW to 20GW in next 15 […] Read more
Envision Solar announces first Florida installation of its Solar Tree product Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The patented Solar Tree product was installed by Tampa Bay Solar using Envision Solar’s installation manual and process. Envision Solar International announced the installation of its Solar Tree product has been successfully completed at 1810 West Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. The patented Solar Tree product was installed by Tampa Bay Solar using Envision Solar‘s […] Read more
Waaree Energies to raise $100 million: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Waaree Energies has been looking to raise funds. EY Advisory, Auditing & Business Consulting Firm is running the process” India’s one of the largest module manufacturer, Waaree Energies has reportedly appointed EY – Advisory, Auditing & Business Consulting Firm to raise a fund of USD 100 million. A close source to the company speaking to […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Grows Over 3 Folds to 10,000 Megawatt in Three Years Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has crossed 10 GW of Solar power capacity, which is more than 3 times increase in less than 3 years. India’s solar power generation capacity has crossed 10,000 megawatt (MW), a more than three-time jump in less than three years as government pushes for renewable energy sources to meet galloping demand. The milestone came […] Read more
Gaz Métro Acquires Standard Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Investment accelerates Standard Solar’s growth and channel opportunities in distributed generation solar, energy storage markets; bolsters Gaz Métro ’s presence in the booming U.S. solar energy industry Standard Solar has announced that it has been acquired by Gaz Métro, a leading energy provider with more than US$5.8 billion in assets that is actively involved in […] Read more
Relyon Solar Launches Single-Axis Trackers for Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Relyon Solar’s single-axis trackers come with maintenance-free gearboxes and motors and frictionless bearings, ensuring smooth operations. Relyon Solar has announced the launch of its single-axis trackers for solar power plants. The product launch was followed by a get together of industry experts at The Leela Ambience, Delhi. Relyon Solar’s single axis tracker ensures solar project […] Read more