India’s solar capacity to hit 20GW mark in next 15 months: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy “India could not have completely focused on Making in India’ in the last three years as being in the nascent stage, its solar power sector needed technological and financial boost from abroad to rapidly expand its horizons,” The installed solar power capacity in India is expected to double from 10GW to 20GW in next 15 […] Read more
Four Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams to mitigate Cyber Security Threats in Power Systems Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyber security in power systems, four Sectoral CERTs, CERT (Transmission), CERT (Thermal), CERT (Hydro) and CERT (Distribution) have also been formed to coordinate with power utilities. Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply to a question on steps taken for reducing vulnerability of […] Read more
Government of India has allocated 90 Million Dollars for 3 GW of Rooftop Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy $90 Million has been allocated by the Government so far to set up rooftop solar power projects in the country across 28 states. The Government of India has allocated$90 Million Dollars in subsidies for setting up rooftop solar power projects across 28 states and its various organizations, a recent press release showed. The Ministry of […] Read more
First Solar Rubbishes 200 MW India Asset sale Report Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy It is not our policy to comment on market rumours or speculation: First solar Leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, First Solar rubbishes the report which states that the company is exploring sale of almost 200MW of its solar power assets in India. The company termed the entire report as speculation […] Read more
Himachal has Enormous Potential for Generation of Solar Power and the State Will Soon Take the Lead: Virbhadra Singh Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy CM asked both the state electricity board and the Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Authority (HIMURJA) to promote solar energy. The Himachal Pradesh capital is adaptable for tapping rooftop solar energy and it will be a profitable venture, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said. He said the remote district of Lahaul-Spiti also has enormous potential for generation […] Read more
UBM India announces the second edition of RenewX, starts from April 7 at Hitex in Hyderabad Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Of special interest this year is the China Pavilion being launched at RenewX 2017 for the first time UBM India has announced the second edition of RenewX, a two-day Renewable Energy trade expo. The expo is scheduled from April 7 at the Hitex, Hyderabad. Through RenewX 2017, UBM India intends to provide an industry platform for organizations to capitalize and […] Read more
District Administration to Install 20 KW Solar Power Plant at the Main Complex of Mini Secretariat in Ludhiana: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is being established by Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA). In a bid to promote solar energy and save expenditure on electricity, the district administration in Ludhiana is reportedly planning to install 20 KW solar plant at the mini secretariat. The solar power plant is being established with the help of Punjab […] Read more
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy IOCL has a captive solar power project with a capacity of 4 MW at its Cauvery Basin Marketing Terminal in Muttam, in Nagapattinam district The oil major, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is reportedly gearing up to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power in Chennai in order reduce its carbon footprint. IOCL has a […] 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
