Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission rejects plea of two Adani group firms Updated On Sat, Nov 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has rejected the pleas filed by two Adani group firms as a miscellaneous petition, and has asked the companies to file the pleas as a Dispute Resolution Petition. Kamuthi Solar Power Ltd, which had set up a 216 MW solar PV plant and Ramnad Renewable Energy Ltd, which had […] 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
In conversation with Ganges Internationale on Solar Tracker System Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy How important are trackers for solar installations in India? Solar trackers helps in maximizing energy production by providing 15-20% additional power, hence helps in improving the LCOE of Solar Plants. It generate more electricity in roughly the same amount of space needed for fixed tilt systems, making them ideal for optimizing land usage. In India, […] Read more
National Solar Energy Federation of India issues backing down instructions to TNERC Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India has moved the TNERC (Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission) against the State utility curtailing solar power generation and has also issued backing down (unplugging of solar power from the State grid) instructions, despite owing a must-run status. Solar developers in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have been facing evacuation […] Read more
Kerala State Electricity Board’s solar panel atop dam gets ready Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) dam-top solar project located on the Banasura Sagar Dam at Padinharethara in Wayanad district is all set for commissioning. Developed with an estimated cost of Rs.4.293 crore, the dam-top solar plant is expected to generate five lakh units of power a year. Installed on the dam-top road at a length […] Read more
Government Model School Plans to install Solar Panels Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School has taken an initiative to install a solar power system. This comes after the successful installation of eco innovation kit on the campus. The school is focused on converting most of its energy dependence to solar power by installing solar panels on the campus. The Thiruvananthapuram based school […] Read more
Azure Power inaugurates 28 MW solar power plant in Punjab, lays foundation for another 150 MW Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power inaugurated a 28 MW solar power plant in Killianwali village of Muktsar district, Punjab. Simultaneously, the firm laid foundation for another 150 MW solar power project in the same village. The newly operational solar plant was commissioned in less than ten months from the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). With a […] Read more
Solar power plant at Chennai airport to become operational soon Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chennai airport’s 1.5 MW solar power plant will soon become operational and save Rs. 8 crore annually. The installation of the panels on cargo terminal is complete and it will become operational soon after the election result of the state is out. With the installation of solar power plant the power bill is said to […] Read more
GE Power and Partners convened to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE and partners convened distinguished members from the government of India, policy leaders and industry experts to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape and explore pathways towards a modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy future. The most prominent topics of discussion were energy efficiency and digital solutions for India, which were shown to have the […] Read more
