Solar Projects Worth 1.5 GW to be Commissioned by 2020 in UP Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar plants by next year, according to a state official. Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar capacity power plants by next year, state minister for the department of additional sources of energy (UP), Brajesh Pathak has said. The Centre has set a target of […] Read more
If Govt Promotes Use of Solar with Battery Pack It will Make Big Impact on India: Shubhra Mohanka Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy If government promotes use of Solar power with battery pack through time of day concept than a big impact will come in India for Solar energy and environment both, believes Shubhra Mohanka, Director, Galo Energy Pvt Ltd, an arm of Gautam Solar and one of the largest manufacturers of solar lights in the country. In […] Read more
Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
Pre-Bid Notification For SECI’s 500 MW Solar Tender at Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 500 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in Tamil Nadu. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 500 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in Tamil Nadu (Phase 1, Non-Solar Park). In order to […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
IEEFA Report on Indonesia’s Solar Policies, Designed to Fail? Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Consistent and market-relevant enabling policies are key to building affordable solar power. Unfortunately, this basic principle has been overlooked as Indonesia has cycled through a patchwork of solar policies that have driven many experienced investors and developers to the sidelines. The proof is in the numbers. Despite having substantial solar resources, Indonesia’s solar policy framework […] Read more
US Solar Market Witnesses Best 1st Quarter in History Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first 3 months of the year, the U.S. installed 2.7 GW of solar PV, making it the most solar capacity ever installed in the first quarter of a year. According to a new report, in the first three months of the year, the U.S. installed 2.7 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV), making it […] Read more
REMCL Issues RfS For Procurement of Power From Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy REMCL has issued an RfS for procurement of renewable power through tariff based competitive bidding from wind-solar hybrid power projects. The Railway Energy Management Company Ltd. (REMCL) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for procurement of renewable power through tariff based competitive bidding from ISTS/InSTS connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. The ministry of New […] Read more