MIDHANI Sets up 4 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is spread over 20 acres of land and is expected to generate 7,000 MW hr/year of electricity with a projected saving of Rs 5 crore per year and reduction of 5,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. State-owned Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) has set up a 4 MW solar power plant with […] Read more
Magenta Power Launches ‘Grow Green’ Initiative for Sapling Plantation Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this program, Magenta Power aims to create greater awareness among people towards use of clean energy in urban areas, reiterating brand’s commitment to early adoption of green solutions. Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power has launched its ‘Grow Green’ initiative at pan India level for the sapling plantation. As a part of the initiative, for every […] Read more
TPSDI Successfully Completes its Training Workshop for Ethiopian Electric Utility Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the first among the four workshops planned for the African power utility during the current fiscal The Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), the fully owned subsidiary of Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, today announced the successful completion of its first training workshop on ’Safety and Grounding/Earthing’ and Train-the-Trainer program for […] Read more
Corporates and Multinationals Showing Interest in Solar-powered Factories Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy There are half a dozen established solar companies tapping the corporate sector, as solar power prices have crashed to a viable less than Rs 3/kWh (kilowatt hour) from over Rs 5/kWh three years ago. Indian corporates and multinationals are increasingly showing their interest in shifting from conventional source of energy to solar energy. Many leading […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 250 MW Solar Projects at Pavagada Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy These projects will be set up at the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka and the energy will be supplied to the State Discoms under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Power major Tata Power’s renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has received a Letter of Award from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) […] Read more
Conti Solar Advances its National EPC Solar Services Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Utah. Solar EPC company Conti Solar is currently expanding its regional staff to support its growing operations in west of the Mississippi. Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, […] Read more
ADB Raises €600 Mn via Green Bond to Spur Climate Financing Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the bond has a coupon rate of 0.35 percent p.a. payable annually and a maturity date of July 16, 2025. It was priced at 99.924 percent to yield 43 basis points (BPS) over the DBR 0.5 percent February 2025. Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised €600 million to help finance climate change mitigation […] Read more
Andhra Solar Park Projects Saw Lowest Bid at Rs 2.7 Per Unit Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Although the real auction took place last week, the reverse auction for 2,000 MW capacity discovered tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. Under the reverse auction process, the companies backed by the financers from around the globe have seized the tenders to build 750 MW of solar power projects in Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more
Goa to Include Solar-Powered Boats on Panaji-Aldone Route Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision to introduce a solar ferry boat has gained momentum and the government has principally approved for it on a budget of Rs 6 crore for this financial year. In order to include eco-friendly technology of solar-powered ferry launch service in the state, the Goa river navigation department (RND) is paving way to operate […] Read more
