Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Spain on cooperation in renewable energy Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy India and Spain aims to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Spain on cooperation in renewable […] Read more
There is no ambiguity on 5% GST on solar equipment: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no ambiguity as the government is very clear on the issue. Amidst reports that there is still lack of clarity on the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) levy on solar equipment, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no […] Read more
Solar Power Expected to Exceed Thermal Output by 2027 Updated On Sat, Aug 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Economic Survey suggests that India’s installed power capacity is 327 GW of which thermal power from coal comprises 192.16 GW or 55% of the total, while renewable energy capacity is 57.26 MW or 18% of the total. India’s renewable energy programme is proceeding at such a rapid pace that its contribution to total power generation […] Read more
Japan Keen to Increase Cooperation in Energy Sector Updated On Sat, Aug 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Japanese Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu is looking forward to enhance the cooperation in areas like environmental equipment for coal thermal power plants, grid stabilization, pump-up storage hydro power, smart telecommunication towers, solar irrigation pumps and bio fuels Japan has said its technologies can provide solutions for challenges being faced by India in the energy sector which […] Read more
Amplus Energy inks PPA deal with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India for 30MW solar energy Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Honda Motorcycles will meet 85 per cent of plant’s energy needs through solar power supplied by Amplus Energy. Amplus Energy Solutions on Thursday announced that it has inked a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) deal with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India to provide 30MW solar energy. The solar power will be provided to Honda’s Narsapura Karnataka […] Read more
Solar Energy Installed Capacity Touched 13652 MW : Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The minister also informed that the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have crossed the solar energy installed capacity of 1 GW, as on 31.07.2017. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy and Mines in a written reply to a question […] Read more
12 UK and Indian Universities to Build 5 Solar Power Stations in India Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 7 million pound grant is a part of a new solar power project ‘SUNRISE’ aimed at developing printed photovoltaic cells and new manufacturing processes which can be used to make solar energy products in India. A consortium of 12 British and Indian universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, has received a 7-million-pound grant from the […] Read more
NISE Revises Testing Fees for Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) systems Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy NISE has announced that it has revised testing fees of CST Technology effective from 1st August 2017 National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has announced that it has revised testing fees of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) Technology effective from 1st August 2017. The revised testing fees are as follows: S. No Type of Testing […] Read more