Solar-Powered Cochin Intl Airport Wins UN’s Highest Environmental Honour Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Cochin International Airport will take home the award for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy,” says UNEP. World’s first solar-powered Cochin International Airport has been conferred with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 ‘Champion of the Earth’ award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) […] Read more
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Receive UN’s Champions of the Earth Award Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Both the leaders have been jointly recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Maharashtra Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Investment in EV Segment Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, EESL will provide 1,000 such vehicles in phased manner on rent. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state government has adopted a policy to promote electric vehicles (EV) and mulls to bring Rs 25,000 crore investment for their manufacturing. Fadnavis further said that its government is encouraging use of electric vehicles through […] Read more
Reverse Bidding to Continue in Renewable Energy Sector, says R K Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy “We will accept bids which are reasonable. If we come across bids which we consider to be excessive, we will cancel them,” the Minister said. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that the government will not accept any unreasonable bids for renewables like solar and wind and continue to conduct […] Read more
Delhi Cabinet Okays Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme for Housing Societies Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy He further added that, “There will be a tripartite agreement between the concerned group housing society, the service provider (company) and the Delhi government.” The Delhi cabinet has approved the ambitious Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme to set up rooftop solar panels for group housing societies in the national capital. The Cabinet Minister in the Delhi Government Satyendar Jain told to media that, under Renewable Energy Service […] Read more
MNRE Organises 1st Assembly of ISA, 2nd Ministerial of IORA, 2nd REINVEST Meet in Oct Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 2nd RE-INVEST is expected to be attended by Ministerial Delegations from across the world, including ISA and IORA Member Countries, over 600 global industry leaders, and 10,000 delegates. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organising the first assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA); the 2nd Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Renewable Energy Ministerial […] Read more
High Wind, Solar Potential in Goa: GCCI Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy A hybrid wind and solar power unit with a capacity of 4 KW has been installed at Verna, Goa to study and showcase the benefits of using the hybrid turbine. Though like any coastal area of Indian subcontinent, Goa has immense wind and solar energy potential but its industry body Goa Chamber of Commerce and […] Read more
CSML Assigns Rooftop Solar Installation to BHEL Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy CSML is expecting BHEL to complete the 5.7 crore work within six months after which an annual maintenance contract for five years adds up. Cochin Smart Mission (CSML) has signed a deal with Bharat Heavy Electronics (BHEL) for the installation of rooftop solar systems on select government buildings. As a part of the smart city […] Read more
