Rays Power Infra commissions 5.5 MWp Solar PV project in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Rays Power Infra Pvt. Ltd. has done the complete design, engineering, civil work, Installation process, testing and commissioning of the Solar PV project.” Rays Power Infra has announced that it has successfully completed a 5.5 MWp Solar PV equity project in Karnataka. The project execution work was started in October’2016 while the project was commissioned […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more
Karnataka Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Karnataka Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The solar installation target has been changed from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by March 2021 as per the amendments to Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021 were announced. The changes were made to reflect the new tariff policy and targets fixed for the state by the MNRE. The current installed […] Read more
Vikram Solar commissions 20MW Solar Power Project for Jindal Aluminum in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has used 73040 modules for the solar power project with 315wp capacity each, offering grid connectivity of 66KV to the Mayakonda Sub Station. Vikram Solar on Wednesday announced the commissioning of a 20 MW Solar Power Project in the state of Karnataka for Jindal Aluminum Ltd. Bangalore. Being nestled in Bavihalu, in the […] 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
NTPC invites EPC tender for 6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity Solar Power Project in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 750 MW solar power tender will be awarded to multiple bidders in single/multiple blocks of 125 MW. India’s largest power utility firm, NTPC has invited EPC tender for the development of 750 MW (6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity) Solar Power Project at Pavagada, Karnataka. The 750 MW capacity will be distributed into six […] 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
1 MW of solar plant at Karnataka’s NIT to get commissioned Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal has emerged the front-runner among 31 NITs in the country to have a roof-top solar-power project with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The 1-MW of solar project on the roof of 11 buildings will be formally commissioned on 12th November 2016. K.N. Lokesh, Director […] Read more
Solar Park at Pavagada in Karnataka will be operational from April 2017 Updated On Thu, Sep 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka will soon be able to harness solar power from the Pavagada solar park in Tumakuru district. The first phase of 2,000 MW solar park is expected to be operational by April-May 2017. Power sale agreements have been signed with NTPC for support of 600MW power to the state through various electricity companies in next […] Read more
