IBC SOLAR Commission 22.5 MWp Solar PV project in Phalodi, Rajasthan Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IBC SOLAR in India had the lead and overall responsibility for the solar PV project, the engineering and technical supervision was done by the German parent company, who also provided some key components. IBC SOLAR has announced that it has commissioned its sixth solar PV power plant in Rajasthan in the north of India. The […] Read more
ACME launches India’s 1st Battery Swapping & Charging Station with Lithium Batteries for the Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy ACME has provided EcoCharge Battery Swapping & Charging Stations to Ola for their Pilot Project at Nagpur City ACME has announced the launch of EcoCharge, country’s 1st Battery Swapping & Charging Station for the Electric Vehicles. The EcoCharge Battery Swapping & Charging Station comes with the following advantages: Lowest Operating Cost Fast Charging Swapping time […] Read more
United States Launches Investigation into Imports of Solar Cells Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The United States notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on May 17, 2017, a safeguard investigation on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells” United States has launched an investigation into imports of photovoltaic or solar cells, to determine if they pose a threat to American industry, said the World Trade Organisation. “The United States […] Read more
All solar equipments and its parts including panels, cells and modules would be taxed at 5% under GST Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government is planning to bring down GST rate on solar panels or modules to around 5 per cent as against 18 per cent declared earlier. The government’s recent announcement of 18% tax rate under the new indirect tax regime for solar module was the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector. Looking into […] Read more
PM Modi Begins Four-Nation Tour, clean energy among others on future roadmap of cooperation Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Modi said he and Merkel will “chart out a future roadmap of cooperation with focus on trade and investment, security and counter-terrorism, innovation and science and technology, skill development, urban infrastructure, railways and civil aviation, clean energy, development cooperation, health and alternative medicine.” PM Narendra Modi begins his four-nation tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and […] Read more
Solar Power Juggernaut Will Keep Rolling Despite Higher Taxes Under GST Updated On Sat, May 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a list of 1,211 items released after the meeting of the GST Council, which comprises finance ministers of all the states of the Union, “Photosensitive semiconductor devices; including solar photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels”, will be charged at a rate of 18 Goods and Services […] Read more
Mondragon to showcase its new 150MW Front Line at Intersolar Europe Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mondragon Assembly’s Front Line consists of two MTS 2500 tabbers and stringers and an IC150 interconnect system. Mondragon Assembly, provider of automated solutions for photovoltaic applications has announced that it will showcase its new Front Line with an annual production capacity of 150MWat Intersolar Europe. The Mondragon Assembly’s Front Line consists of two MTS 2500 […] Read more
ISA can act as a medium to achieve universal energy access target set up before 2030: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal also said that Scaling Solar MiniGrids shall work in tandem with ISA’s over all objectives and already existing two programmes, namely Scaling Solar Applications for Agricultural Use and Affordable Finance at Scale launched on 22nd April, 2016. Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, Mines and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal, at […] Read more
India reaffirms its commitment to renewable energy Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are looking at expanding renewable energy very rapidly. Solar, wind, hydro, biomass – all forms of energy which can reduce the carbon footprint and help us leave a better planet for the next generation – are receiving unprecedented attention in India” India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy with the promise to […] Read more