Installation of rooftop solar power units is now mandatory in all new buildings coming up in Rajkot: Report Updated On Sat, Feb 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The municipal corporation in Rajkot has already made installation of rooftop solar power panels mandatory for all buildings in the city. District administration in Rajkot has made it mandatory to install rooftop solar power units in all new buildings coming up in the district. According to TOI six municipalities and villages which fall under RUDA […] Read more
Affordable Solar announces solar energy generation contract for Facebook Data Center Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 30MW solar energy generation project for Facebook Data Center Affordable Solar has announced that it has been selected to build a 30 MW photovoltaic project for the Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas, NM. PNM has awarded Affordable Solar the $37 million contract for […] Read more
Sikkim Becomes 22nd State to Join UDAY Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sikkim would derive an Overall Net Benefit of approximately Rs. 207 crores through UDAY by way of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, etc. during the period of turnaround. The Government of India and the State of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal […] Read more
India Needs Energy Efficiency By Maximising Supply Of Renewable Energy Sources: Niti Aayog Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We’re at a time when prices of renewable energy sources like solar are falling rapidly. This will soon spread to different energy sources” Buoyed by falling solar tariffs, Niti Aayog today said India needs energy efficiency by maximising supply of renewable energy sources to help realise the goal of sustainable development for affordable and clean […] Read more
Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Dropped To 30 Per Cent in February Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Power distribution companies as well as open access and captive consumers are under obligation to buy RECs from renewable energy producers under renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) as mandated by central and state regulatory commissions. Sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs) dropped 30 per cent to 10.93 lakh this month against 15.68 lakh in January this […] Read more
NTPC commissions 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC has planned capacity addition of about 1,000 MW through renewable resources by 2017. In this endeavour, NTPC has already commissioned 310 MW solar power projects. NTPC has announced that it has commissioned 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project. With this, the installed capacity of NTPC’s solar power projects […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ ANDREW HINES, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rooftop projects are taking the ramp and opening new avenues for solar rooftop players. This sector is no more in silos with players like CleanMax Solar are popping new stratagem to spur this segment. Notching recent accolades from MNRE and other prime consultancies, CleanMax have perennially catered to affluent MNCs and corporates. The recent 30MW […] Read more
Cabinet approves enhancement of solar power capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Government will first nominate the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) and also identify the land for the proposed solar park. It will then send a proposal to MNRE for approval along with the name of the SPPD. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the […] Read more
2017 APVIA Awards is Now Open for Entries Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Entries for the 2017 APVIA awards will be accepted through Sunday, 05 March 2017 and the winners will be announced at the SNEC 2017 PV Power Expo in Shanghai. Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA), an international non-profit association embracing the photovoltaic (PV) sector in the Asia-Pacific region has announced that 2017 APVIA Awards is now […] Read more
