1 Mn Solar Study Lamps Scheme Successfully Implemented: R.K Singh Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme was sanctioned in January 2014 for empowering underserved communities of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The government has successfully implemented the one million solar study lamps scheme, said R. K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for New and Renewable Energy and Power, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. […] Read more
Microsoft Inks Solar Energy Pact with Atria Power to Lighten its B’lore Office Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Microsoft will purchase 3 megawatts of solar-powered electricity from the Bangalore-based company, which will meet 80 per cent of the projected electricity needs at the new facility. Microsoft Corp., an IT giant, has singed its first renewable energy deal with Atria Power, a renewable power producer, to power its new office building in Bangalore, Karnataka. As per […] Read more
Green Street Power Acquires NYC Solar Projects from SunPower Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SunPower Helix technology is expected to offset approximately 20,496 metric tons of CO2 from the 5 boroughs over the lifetime of the system, the equivalent of preserving 167 acres of forest. Stamford-headquartered Green Street Power Partners, LLC (GSPP) has acquired a portfolio of community solar projects all in Con Edison’s service zone, from a solar energy […] Read more
ISA Plans to Invite 50 Solar Proj Dev, Bankers at Action-to-Transaction Meet Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move has come to provide golden opportunity for project developers, solar equipment manufacturers for interaction with banks to secure funds they are looking for the bankable solar energy and related projects for financing and implementation in India and ISA Member countries. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) […] Read more
Microsoft Inks Landmark Solar Proj Deal with Sunseap for S’pore Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The IT giant will buy 100 per cent of the renewable energy attributes to the grid. This landmark agreement also marks progress for Singapore in the renewables sector. Microsoft Corp., the IT giant, has inked a 20-year pact with Sunseap Group that marks Microsoft’s first clean energy deal in Asia. It will also create the […] Read more
World’s Largest 2K MW Solar Park Sets Up in Karnataka by Investing Rs 16,500 cr Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The park spans across 13,000 acres spread over 5 villages and is a benchmark in the unique people’s participation in power model put on ground. The world’s largest 2,000 MW solar park, named as ‘Shakti Sthala’, was set up with an investment of Rs 16,500 crore at Pavagada town in Tumakuru district of Karnataka. According […] Read more
MNRE Amends MSME Participation Norms for Solar Water Pump Tenders Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy It has issued a Standard Bidding Document (SBD) for the procurement and installation of solar water pumps under the Ministry’s off-grid programme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the norms for participation of MSME sector/ startups in tenders for solar water pumps. Moreover, it has issued a Standard Bidding Document (SBD) […] Read more
LSIS to Foray into Japanese Market via Total Solns for RE Systems Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy It participated in PV System Expo, displaying its renewable energy systems capabilities with its domestic and overseas representative business results. Korean firm LSIS Co., Ltd. is planning to foray into the Japanese market with its total solutions for the complete renewable energy systems, including solar power, energy storage system (ESS), direct current (DC) and alternating […] Read more
Avaada Power Inks MoU to Set Up 500MW Solar Farms in Andhra Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will generate more than 1,200 employment opportunities in the state. Renewables developer Avaada Power has inked an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop 500MW of utility-scale PV projects, with an investment of Rs 35 billion (USD537 million). The Indian solar developer said that the projects in the state […] Read more
