New Jersey Moves to Phasing Out Solar Subsidies Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy At New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities’ board meeting, the Board adopted a rule beginning the process of phasing out the current program. The state of New Jersey in the USA is planning to reduce the financial burden by reducing the subsidies given for the development of solar power. The Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program […] Read more
IOCL Inaugurates First Fully Solar Powered Fuel Outlet in Kerala Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Chairman of IOC, who inaugurated the outlet also mentioned that Kerala is the first state in which all IOCL owned fuel outlets are fully automated. Taking steps towards a sustainable future, Indian Oil Corporation recently inaugurated India’s first 24×7 solar-powered fuel retail outlet in Kochi, Kerala. Sanjiv Singh, Chairman of IOC, who inaugurated the outlet […] Read more
Jordan Earmarks Land for 100 MW Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will not only reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, but will also result in reduced power cost from small-and medium-sized industries. The Jordanian government recently announced designating land in east Amman for establishing a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power project to support the renewable energy sector. Energy Minister Hala Zawati mentioned that the land […] Read more
Fully Solar Powered Park to Open in Beijing Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The park is located in Beijing’s Haidian district and uses solar collectors on the roof of buildings and its solar stations can charge four mobile phones. Putting up the solar energy milestones on display, Beijing is constructing an energy park in which almost every facility will be powered using solar energy. Spread in an area […] Read more
Haryana to Test Solar Powered Drip Irrigation System Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar powered drip irrigation project was made possible by generous farmers who have pro-bono given 9 acres of their land for a field experiment. After successfully utilizing water efficient technology in the cultivation of paddy, the Command Area Development Authority (CADA) is now planning to streamline wheat irrigation by testing drip irrigation using solar […] Read more
KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Vishal Amin, Director (Solar Division), Lubi Electronics Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please tell us something about Lubi Solar including the vision behind its formation and its current role in the market. Lubi Solar is a division of Lubi Industries, a premier name in pumping industry. We at LUBI believe in the concept of continuous improvement by adopting new and progressive technology in our existing products […] Read more
Kerala Issues Tender for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed on Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode and the deadline for submission of the bid is February 1,2019. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has recently issued a tender for the development of 200 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Kerala. The project is to be developed on […] Read more
Chandigarh’s 15 MW solar project delayed Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) was planning to set up 15 MW solar plant. Chandigarh’s biggest solar plant project in Sector 39 for 15 MW capacity has been delayed because of the upgradation work being carried out. The Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) was planning to […] Read more