NMC to open solar power-lit city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium soon Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is reportedly gearing up to open city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium illuminated by solar power soon. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2000. According to TOI standing committee headed by Sudhir Raut approved the proposal to set up Rs. 1.18 crore solar power p at the auditorium at […] Read more
Rajasthan Government Exempts Electricity Duty for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy To further encourage the investments in renewable energy projects, the state government of Rajasthan has exempted electricity duty of 40 paise/unit for rooftop solar and captive units. The decision will help the state to reach closer to 2300 MW rooftop solar capacity by 2022, a target given to it by the Centre. The duty cut […] Read more
France inaugurates world’s first solar highway Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy France has inaugurated the world’s first “solar highway”, a road paved with solar panels providing enough energy to power the street lights of the small Normandy town of Tourouvre. The one-kilometre (half-mile) “Wattway” covered with 2800 square metres (30000 square feet) of resin-coated solar panels was hooked up to the local power grid as environment […] Read more
Rooftop solar units from third party costs 40 percent cheaper than DISCOMs Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar units installed on industrial and corporate establishments by third parties are offering power 30-40% cheaper than the rates offered by the state’s power distribution companies. This gap is expected to widen further as thermal power companies would need to increase tariffs to accommodate inflationary measures and solar modules prices fall further. The model […] Read more
Sewa International installs 5kw solar plant at tribal girls school in Kandhmaal, Odisha Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Sewa International under its Clean Tech Initiative has installed a 5kW solar power plant at tribal girls school, Jaleshpata Kanya Ashram in Kandhamaal district of Odisha. Kandhamal district came into existence on 1st January 1994, after Phulbani District was divided into Kandhamal and Boudh Districts of Odisha. The solar project installed with an aim to […] Read more
Azure Power announces successful installation and operation of its rooftop solar power plant for DMRC Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced the successful installation and operation of its rooftop solar power plant for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at the Sultanpur facility. This is the first phase of a 14 MW allocation by DMRC to Azure Power, one of the largest by DMRC to a solar power developer. The tariff on the […] Read more
With 2017 approaching, India aspires to become the fastest growing solar market in the world Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy As the 2017 knocks at the door, it is worth taking a look at the Indian solar sector to analyze key the trends, challenges and outlook. Key highlights include record project volumes – both for capacity addition and issue of new tenders, improving power Distribution Company (DISCOM) financial position as a result of UDAY scheme, […] Read more
Blue Oak Energy with Sun Air Solar Completes 808 kWdc rooftop Solar PV System Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Blue Oak Energy and Sun Air Solar have announced the completion of a 259 kWdc rooftop solar PV system atop a facility occupied by Abbott’s diabetes care business and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Located near Oakland International Airport on Bay Farm Island in San Francisco’s East Bay, a new 259 kWdc rooftop system complements […] Read more
Momentum Solar Rolls Out “White Glove” Site Assessment Service Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Momentum Solar, one of the US’ fastest-growing private companies, launched a new “White Glove” Site Assessment service for homeowners preparing for solar installations. The company has seen rapid growth in the last two years, helping over 400 New Jersey and New York homeowners go solar in November alone. Rolling out this service reiterates Momentum’s commitment […] Read more
