Solar Power to Light Up 214 Remotely Located Villages in Jharkhand Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Laying stress on supplying electricity in all houses by 2018, Jharkhand Chief Minister has instructed Energy Department to make solar power available in 214 remotely located villages of the state. The State Government of Jharkhand has decided to harness solar power to brighten as many as 214 remotely located villages in the region. Chief Minister […] Read more
SECI Reduces Levelized Ceiling Tariff for 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The updated Levelized Ceiling Tariff 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender is lower than the previous benchmark by Rs.1.03/kWh in general category states and union territories, and lower by Rs.0.40/kWh in special category states and union territories. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reduced the levelized ceiling tariff for the amended 500 MW […] Read more
Mumbai Metro One Private to Utilize Solar Panels to Meet its Power Needs Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from the solar panels will be utilized for operations of various Mumbai Metro stations equipment such as lighting, air-conditioning, lifts, escalators and pumps. From May onwards, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) will source 30% of its non-traction energy requirement through solar panels which have been installed at Andheri and Ghtatkopar Metro […] Read more
Market Regulator SEBI Finalizes Norms for Issuance and Listing of Green Bonds Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy SEBI had proposed a new framework for issuance and listing of green bonds more than a year ago, and this will help in raising funds from capital markets for investment in the renewable energy space. Regulator SEBI has finalized norms for issuance and listing of green bonds, which will help in raising funds from capital […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Hiten G. Parekh, Head, Everest Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Roof of commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities in India are usually old and weak, and installing solar panels would affect the life of the roof, what key facets are been looked into before commissioning such critical projects? For any roof – old or new, it is important to first check the structure stability. As a […] Read more
JinkoSolar, GRID Alternatives to Extend Solar and Jobs to Underserved Communities Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. activated a partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. JinkoSolar will donate over 620 kW of high-efficiency solar modules to support GRID Alternatives’ work bringing solar power and job training to low-income communities across the country. JinkoSolar’s contribution will help GRID Alternatives […] Read more
Secret to Hit 40GW Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government of India has rightly made rooftop solar power one of its top clean energy priorities. In 2014, the government revised the national solar installation target from 22 GW to an aggressive 100 GW by 2022 which is helping the country to become one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets. The 100 GW target was […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency Tenders 1.1 MW of Rooftop Solar Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency 1.1 MW rooftop solar power project will consist of 50 rooftop solar systems installed on different buildings of HRTC. The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency tendered 1.1 MW of rooftop solar in Himachal Pradesh. The bid-submission deadline is May 12, 2017. The entire capacity will consist of 50 rooftop […] Read more