Waaree Energies to raise $100 million: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Waaree Energies has been looking to raise funds. EY Advisory, Auditing & Business Consulting Firm is running the process” India’s one of the largest module manufacturer, Waaree Energies has reportedly appointed EY – Advisory, Auditing & Business Consulting Firm to raise a fund of USD 100 million. A close source to the company speaking to […] Read more
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
India’s Solar Capacity Grows Over 3 Folds to 10,000 Megawatt in Three Years Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has crossed 10 GW of Solar power capacity, which is more than 3 times increase in less than 3 years. India’s solar power generation capacity has crossed 10,000 megawatt (MW), a more than three-time jump in less than three years as government pushes for renewable energy sources to meet galloping demand. The milestone came […] Read more
Apple to Utilize 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in Japan Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apple has partnered with component supplier Ibiden to power all of its manufacturing in Japan with 100 percent renewable energy. Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy — a new milestone for Apple and Japan. The announcement marks […] 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
Welspun Enterprises Completes Sale of its 15.4% stake in Welspun Energy for around Rs 286 Crore Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy This deal is another step in the company’s business re-organisation efforts in order to create value for its stakeholders by enhancing focus on core businesses, the Welspun Group Company said in a filing to BSE. Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL) has announced that it has completed the sale of its 15.4 per cent stake in Welspun […] Read more
Centre Approves MoU on Renewable Energy Signed with Portugal, Working Group to Discuss Cooperation Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Both sides aim to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity. The Centre today approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy signed with Portugal. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime […] Read more
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal. The MoU was signed on 6th January, 2017 in New Delhi. The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. […] Read more
Arunachal Pradesh CM holds meeting with REC and SECI officials to discuss ongoing DDUJY scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The chief minister sought information on the status of tender floated and pending works regarding the rural electrification work under the DDUJY scheme with the officials of the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu held a meeting on Wednesday with REC and SECI officials […] Read more