India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
sPower hits one gigawatt (GW) milestone for operating solar power projects before the end of 2016 Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy In just the last 65 days, the company connected nearly 500MW of wind energy and solar power projects to the grid. sPower has announced that it has crossed the one gigawatt (GW) milestone for operating solar power projects before the end of 2016. This takes sPower’s total portfolio of operating renewable assets to 1,153 megawatts […] Read more
First ever Solar Power Plant with 400kW capacity installed at MVGR College Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy MVGR College of Engineering installs a first ever 400kW capacity solar power plant in Vizianagaram district. MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) has installed the first ever solar power plant with 400kW capacity in Vizianagaram district. District Collector Vivek Yadav in the presence of Union minister of civil aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the 400kW solar […] Read more
Waaree Energies bags CBIP Award for Best Solar PV Module Manufacturer & Solar Power Developer Updated On Fri, Dec 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies has announced that it has bagged CBIP Award for Best Solar PV Module Manufacturer & Solar Power Developer. Waaree Energies, one of India’s most diversified and fastest growing solar power solutions company constantly endeavored to deliver excellence across all verticals contributing towards the fast development of India’s energy sector. In recognition of the […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson secures 170 MW Solar Project in Morocco Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Global solar EPC firm Sterling and Wilson has signed an agreement with a consortium led by ACWA Power to construct a 170 MW photovoltaic (PV) facility in Morocco. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at COP 22 in Marrakech, the company said in a statement. “The NOOR PV I Program will consist of three […] Read more
HAL Airport Installs 3.5MW Single-Axis Solar Project Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy To harness solar energy, a 3.5MW solar power project has been installed by HAL at its Airport in Bengaluru. The solar power project that spread across 23 acres with 12,985 solar modules was inaugurated by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL on Friday.  “We are pleased to be a part of this environment friendly initiative by […] Read more
India to invest $1.8 Billion on Lines to Transmit Solar Power Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy India will invest Rs 127 billion on lines to transmit power from solar parks to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of boosting clean energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022. The dedicated transmission lines, part of the so-called green corridor project was announced at an event ‘Empowering the Grid to meet Future Challenges’ organized […] Read more
Thin Film Solar Cells Market Size to Exceed $30bn by 2024: Global Market Insights Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Global Market Insights forecasts the thin film solar cells market size to exceed USD 30 billion by 2024. The research firm notes that strong concerns towards fossil fuel depletion with stringent regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emission will drive global thin film solar cells market share. Financial incentives including tax rebate, subsidies, net metering, FIT, […] Read more