HPGCL commissions first solar project at Panipat Thermal Power Station Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited has successfully commissioned the first 10MW solar power plant at Panipat Thermal Power Station. On its very first day of operation, the plant generated and supplied about 10000 units of electricity to the grid. HPGCL’s Managing Director M.K.V. Rama Rao stated that the use of renewable energy had become […] Read more
Sonthalia Group intends to set up 600MW solar park in Odisha Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Sonthalia Group has proposed to set up a mega solar park in Odisha with a capacity of 600 MW. The company has sought 1250 hectares of contiguous, barren government land on long-term lease for 35 years to develop solar park. The project site is expected to be preferably close to 220/440 KV pooling station for […] Read more
Solar and Wind takes a leap ahead in the power war against coal Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The battle between clean energy and dirty coal has entered a new phase. The International Energy Agency (IEA), an industry forecaster, this week reported that in 2015 for the first time renewable energy passed coal as the world’s biggest source of power-generating capacity. The IEA, whose projections for solar and wind energy have in the […] Read more
UREDA ropes in 200 farmers to set up solar plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Around 200 individuals in the state of Uttarakhand will be now called as the Power Farmers. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has roped in natives to set up solar power generation plants on their land. These farmers will directly supply the renewable energy to the state government at a fixed price of Rs […] Read more
MNRE scaling up budget for Grid connect rooftop and small solar power plant from Rs. 600 cr to Rs.5000 Cr Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy MNRE is scaling up of budget for Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme from Rs. 600 crore during the 12th Five Year Plan to Rs.5000 crore for implementation over a period of five years upto 2019-20 under National Solar Mission (NSM) – 2nd amendment. All the organizations / institutions including those registered […] Read more
Gamesa to build 130MW of two solar projects in India Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Gamesa has signed a deal with Indian developer Atria Power for the construction of 130 MW of solar power at two locations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This is the largest solar order received by the Gamesa since it entered the Indian Solar market sector last year. The Spanish wind turbine manufacturer will develop two […] Read more
UNSW develops a new PERC technology solar cell Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has announced that its new solar cell technology can help India save Rs 6000 crore annually in operational costs. The technology will be showcased during a roundtable discussion in Sydney with Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday, UNSW said in a release. UNSW has developed Passivated Emitter […] Read more
NTPC to set up 50 MW solar project in Andaman & Nicobar Island Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC will be installing 50MW solar power projects with battery energy storage system at different locations in Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Island. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between NTPC, Andaman & Nicobar Administration & Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in New Delhi. The power generated from the commissioned solar […] Read more
Ujaas acquires order from UREDA for Grid Interactive Rooftop and small Solar PV Power Plant in Uttrakhand Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy UJAAS ENERGY LIMITED (UJAAS) has won an order for design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of Grid Interactive Rooftop and small Solar PV Power Plant of 4/5 kWp capacity for 364 homes located at various locations in two districts in the state of Uttarakhand under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The Government of […] Read more
