Oriano Solar gets Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Rs. 20 crore fund from Samridhi Fund will be used by Oriano Solar to finance working capital requirements and expand 45-member team Mumbai-based startup Oriano Solar has raised series A funding worth Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund, which is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Small Industries Development Bank of […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions 130 MWs in Karnataka; Now Largest Solar Plant Operator in the State Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced that it has commissioned a 130 MW solar power project in Chitradurga district, Karnataka under the Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021. With this commissioning, Azure Power is now the largest operator of solar power plants in Karnataka. Azure Power has a contract to supply power for […] Read more
BJP Government’s Big Solar Push Could Run into Land Hurdle: Here is Why Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s record with solar power generation does not offer reasons to be optimistic either. With just a few days left for end of financial year 2016-17, India still has over 70 per cent of its target to achieve, while targets for upcoming years are even higher. The Union cabinet decided last month to double India’s […] Read more
The Historic Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station installed with Rooftop Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The famous Nampally station, which was built in 1907 by the last Nizam of Hyderabad Osman Ali Khan, gets Rooftop Solar Power Plant. The historic Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station, built in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, has got a rooftop solar power plant, which will help meet some of its […] Read more
First Phase of India’s 2700 MW of Solar Power Project to be Operational in June Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy KSPDCL and SECI have formed a joint venture to develop the solar power park in Pavagada. The Phase I of one of the India’s largest solar power parks is scheduled to be operational in June 2017. The Pavagada solar power park will be installed with 500 MW of solar power capacity by June, and the […] Read more
30 Anganwadi Centres In Hunsur Taluk To Tap Solar Energy: Report Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar energy will be used to power fans and lights which can be operated for nearly 16 hours. Around 30 anganwadi centres in Hunsur taluk is reportedly gearing up to tap solar energy to beat the heat this summer. It is said to be the first such initiative in the State. The solar energy […] Read more
BEML Inaugurates 200 KW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Project in Mysore Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “With the installation and commissioning of the grid-connected rooftop solar project, BEML inches towards achieving the target of utilizing 100 per cent renewable energy for captive consumption” BEML has inaugurated a 200 KW grid-connected rooftop solar project at its Mysore Complex. The Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Company under the Ministry of Defence, has set […] Read more
ArcelorMittal to Set Up A Solar Farm on Land Allotted to it for a Steel Plant In Karnataka: Report Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “In view of excess capacity of steel world-wide and uncertainty in iron ore availability locally, the company is also exploring the possibility of utilising the land in Karnataka for the establishment of a solar farm for generating solar energy,” World’s largest steelmaker ArcelorMittal may set up a solar farm on land alloted to it for […] 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