Solar Power To Feed 7,000 Railway Stations: Arun Jaitely Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy “It is proposed to feed about 7,000 stations with solar power in the medium term. A beginning has already been made in 300 stations. Works will be taken up for 2,000 railway stations as part of 1000 MW solar mission” Finance Minister, Arun Jaitely presenting Union Budget 2017 announced that 7000 railways stations in the […] Read more
Budget 2017-18 proposes Reduction in Customs and Excise for Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy In a bid to incentivize domestic value addition under Make in India initiative of the Government, the Finance Minister has proposed to reduce Customs and Excise duties on several items related to the Renewable Energy Sector The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today […] Read more
Solar Industry’s Bigwigs Enlisted for REWA Ultra Mega Solar Power Project Bidding Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh government’s ultra mega solar power park at Rewa gets bidder’s list The Madhya Pradesh government’s ambitious ultra mega solar power park at Rewa has attracted 20 companies for 10 times the required capacity of 750 MW. ReNew Power and SoftBank promoted SBG Cleantech have bid for all the three units of 250 MW […] Read more
Gujarat DISCOMs Fail to Meet Purchase Target for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy GUVNL DISCOMs fails to meet purchase target of renewable energy sources. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) affiliated four distribution companies (DISCOMs) fell short of purchasing required renewable energy in 2015-16 on account of low supply of power from wind and other renewable energy sources. Under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), a distribution company is […] Read more
DM Orders Village Panchayats to Install Solar Powered Lights in 129 Bareilly Booths: Report Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy We have identified 129 polling booths which are yet to get an electric connection. At all such booths, we will keep a petromax lamp for illumination. Besides, village panchayats concerned have been directed to install solar powered lights at these polling booths District election officer and DM in Bareilly, Surendra Singh have asked village panchayats […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Partners Eyes Big at Indian Solar Tracker Market Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Extensive plans to foray into the Indian solar market, also partners with CleanMax for 30 MW grid-connected solar project Pinning the potential of trackers in the Indian solar industry, NEXTracker today shared a comprehensive overview on their current and future plans for India. The American single-axis major has also inked strategic partnership with CleanMax Solar […] Read more
Punjab Solar Power Firms Seek More Time for Setting up Units Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Punjab Solar Power Producers have sought extension of deadline for construction of solar plants. Solar power producers in Punjab have sought extension of deadline for setting up projects that will be eligible for exemption from transmission and wheeling charges. Punjab electricity regulator had in January last year approved the exemption for renewable energy projects set […] Read more
Puducherry CM seems keen on Adoption of Innovative Renewable Energy Production Sources Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Puducherry to adopt Innovative Renewable Energy to enhance saving of energy and green environment. Puducherry Chief Minister V.Narayanasamy has said that the territorial administration was keen on conservation of energy and also adoption of innovative renewable energy production sources such as solar energy so that a green environment could be achieved for the people’s advantage. […] Read more
Azure Power appoints Cyril Cabanes to its Board of Directors Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyril Cabanes comes on Azure Power Global’s Board with over 19 years of experience across all facets of infrastructure transactions including acquisitions Azure Power announced that Cyril Cabanes, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. , Cyril Cabanes before joining Azure was Vice President, Head of Infrastructure Transactions, Asia-Pacific at Caisse de dépôt et […] Read more
