Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
Kerala Transitioning to Renewable Energy Resources: Power Minister Mani Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inaugurating solar energy projects worth Rs 37 lakh, state power minister M.M. Mani said that in an attempt to build energy independence, Kerala has started to shift its focus to renewables. Kerala, well on its way to becoming a 100 percent electrified state, is turning its focus to renewable energy resources. Inaugurating solar energy projects […] Read more
Goa Amends Solar Policy to Grant Solar Prosumers 50% Subsidy Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Small and large prosumers will now receive a 50 percent subsidy instead of the earlier proposed interest-free loan. To further incentivise the generation and adoption of solar power in the state, the Goa government has approved the amendments to the Goa State Solar Policy 2017. The solar policy with proposed amendments was issued last month […] Read more
Visakhapatnam Port to Source its Energy Needs from Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy After meeting its peak energy requirement of 12 million units per annum for powering the port and its BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) operators, the port authority is selling the surplus 5 million units to the State. The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has confirmed that after achieving its financial growth target for the fiscal year three months ahead […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Planning to Bid Out 250 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The department is looking to bid out for projects worth 100 MW, 100 MW and 50 MW at the Mettur Dam, Bhavanisagar Dam, and the Vaigai Dam respectively. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is planning to float bids for setting up floating solar plants on three dam reservoirs in the State. Floating […] Read more
From MW to GW: A Change that Describes India’s Solar Journey Since 2014 Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Every industry evolves its own jargon as it grows. In solar industry in India, the biggest change has been the shift in the language used to express deal sizes and ambition today. Megawatts (MW) to Gigawatts (GW) is a game changer. It was an innocuous looking invite, like many the editorial team receives each day. […] Read more
Govt to Launch Technology Centres on Solar Energy in Chennai Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DST-IITM Solar Energy Harnessing Centre will focus on a wide range of research and technology development activities such as silicon solar cells that promise high efficiency and are suited for Indian conditions. The Department of Science and Technology is launching three technology centres in Chennai. The three centres will be located at the Indian […] Read more
HERC Approves PPA for 23 MW of Solar Projects in Haryana Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has approved the PPA of solar projects totaling 23 MW, which the HPPC had signed with four solar project developers. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued an order approving the power purchase agreements (PPAs) of solar projects after a common petition was filed by Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) and the […] Read more
MSEDCL to Appoint Power Managers for 23,000 Villages Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The power managers will attend to the power-related complaints and electricity thefts. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd. (MSEDCL) has announced through an official release that it will appoint power managers in 23,000 villages to attend to the complaints related to electricity and its theft. The MSEDCL will appoint 23,000 ‘village electrical managers’ one […] Read more
