Railways to save Rs 41,000 crore in next 10 years on energy on account of its thrust on solar power generation Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Railways is committed to reach the target of generating 1,000 MW solar power across the country in the coming years” Union minister Suresh Prabhu recently said the railways will save Rs 41,000 crore in the next 10 years on energy cost on account of its thrust on solar power generation and electrification. “In the next […] Read more
BHEL’s Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Portfolio touches 370 MW mark Updated On Sat, May 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has prototyped floating Solar power plant and solar PV based charging stations for charging electric vehicles Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced that its solar energy portfolio crossed the 370 megawatt (MW) mark in 2016-17. It comprises of 360 MW ground-mounted solar power plants and 10 MW rooftop power […] Read more
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Invites Bid for 15 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy TSGENCO has released two separate EPC contract for 8MW and 7MW Solar Power Projects to be set up in Paloncha and Mellacheru, respectively. The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TSGENCO) has put in a bid EPC contract for 15 MW of solar power projects in the state. The tender includes two solar power projects- 8 MW […] Read more
Mumbai Metro One Private to Utilize Solar Panels to Meet its Power Needs Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from the solar panels will be utilized for operations of various Mumbai Metro stations equipment such as lighting, air-conditioning, lifts, escalators and pumps. From May onwards, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) will source 30% of its non-traction energy requirement through solar panels which have been installed at Andheri and Ghtatkopar Metro […] Read more
Central Electronics Limited Tenders 3.22 MW of Rooftop Solar Power Project for Northern Railways Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 3.22 MW rooftop solar power project will be developed under the RESCO model and the project completion timeframe is nine months. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) tendered 3.22 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar to be installed at railway workshops under Northern Railway across Indian states. The bid-submission deadline is May 26, 2017. The CEL stated, […] Read more
West Bengal Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy TARGET As per MNRE there is a target to harness 5336 MW of solar power through grid connected projects and through rooftop in the state. LAND ALLOTMENT Government land, if available, permission for use will be given for 30 years or the project life whichever is less. Land to be allocated and transferred to WBGEDCL, […] Read more
Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A discussion paper was released by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) in July 2017, stating Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff from Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)) Regulations, 2017. The draft mentioned the useful life for solar power projects determined […] Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The solar rooftop projects aggregating 450MW will be installed in the state by 2022 has been approved by the state cabinet of Jammu & Kashmir as per the solar rooftop policy 2016 to be followed for a 10-year period implemented in accordance with the provisions of Jammu […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A target of 10,700 MW for solar power, including 4,300 MW from rooftop solar projects, by FY 2022 has been set by the Government of Uttar Pradesh mentioned in the ‘Draft Solar Power Policy-2017’ for Uttar Pradesh in June 2017. At the time of announcing the policy remains […] Read more
