Government unveils revised building code; includes norm for solar energy utilization and more Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The salient features of the revised building code are norms for solar energy utilisation, inclusion of modern lighting technique including LED, updated provision on piped gas supply in houses and hospitals, solid waste management and rain water harvesting, besides high speed lifts for tall buildings. Builders can be made liable for the safety of the […] Read more
SECI inviting tenders for Empanelment of Experts for Third Party Inspection of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV systems Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The tenure of empanelment of “Experts for Third Party Inspection of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV systems” shall be two years from the date of empanelment letter issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) inviting Bids/Price Proposal from the eligible Bidders, Consultants, Agencies, Experts to participate in the […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Expands and Modernizes its Solar Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The expansion and modernization of its manufacturing facility will increase solar module capacity by 100% and cell capacity by 65% to cater to increasing demand for high quality solar panels. Keeping up with Government of India’s progressive ‘Make in India’ plan of domestic production with enhanced efficiency of a solar cells and solar modules, Tata […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs PPAs with SECI to Develop 80 MWac Solar Power Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar was awarded these solar power projects under a 450 MWac solar capacity tender in the state of Maharashtra, through a competitive auction process. Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured Power Purchase Agreements for an aggregate 80 MWac of solar power projects with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Canadian Solar […] Read more
Fortum, Futurice developing a new concept for solar energy companies in developing countries Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solution for solar energy companies will be developed in an open innovation process by combining the resources and know-how of Fortum and Futurice Fortum and software agency Futurice are working on a new kind of cooperation that combines their expertise in solar energy and software design. The aim of the cooperation is to create […] Read more
Nashik District Gets First Solar Powered Water Pump Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The use of Solar Powered Water Pump has helped the Farmers from Khedgaon village solve the issue of power disruptions. The Khedgaon village of Dindori taluka in Nashik district has become the first in the state to get Solar Powered Water Pump systems under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) scheme. Altogether, 23 […] Read more
Solar Power Barriers in Delhi Metro to Cut Noise, Generate Power Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The installation of solar power units on the Okhla Vihar and Jasola Vihar metro stations will help DMRC generate 1 MWp solar energy apart from acting as noise barriers on the elevated corridor. In a first, the Delhi Metro is going to install solar power sound barriers on its elevated corridors that not only would […] Read more
Make solar power generation easier, fix net meter flaws, officials told Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Officials at Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam have been directed to ensure solar power generation easier and fix the net metering flaws. The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), in an effort to ratchet up solar power generation, will take steps to make net meters easily available in the city. Sudhir Chabbra, Chief Engineer (commercial), […] Read more
Price of Solar Power May Fall Further in FY18 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy In the last few months, solar power costs had hit a low of Rs 3.30 per unit and might fall further in FY18. Solar power generation costs are set to dip further during third and fourth quarter of 2017-18, helped by expected softening of interest rates and a drop in solar panel prices due to […] Read more
