GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
Government Should Remove Service Tax for the Installation & Commissioning of RE Projects: Vikram Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow more power generation capacity under the RE Sector, the Government should remove service tax for the installation & Commissioning Gyanesh Chaudhary, CEO and Managing Director, Vikram Solar in his budget expectation statement said keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow […] Read more
Panasonic Celebrates 20th Anniversary of High-Efficiency Solar Panel HIT Mass Production Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key Messages: Celebrating 20 years of large-scale production of the innovative solar panel HIT Low-temperature co-efficiency allows for high-efficiency even in intense heat 2017 has been a great year for Panasonic Eco Solutions North America thus far, as the company is now celebrating the 20th anniversary of the HIT mass production that revolutionized the solar […] Read more
Meyer Burger Receives Orders for Solar Cells and PV Equipment Totaling about CHF 19 million Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger has been awarded with a CHF 19 million order for its MB PERC upgrade solar cells technology. Meyer Burger has received orders for a total amount of about CHF 19 million for its industry leading MB PERC upgrade solar cells technology, SiNA cell coating systems and DW 288 diamond wire cutting equipment from […] Read more
Heavy Industries Minister inaugurates BHEL’s Solar Cells, Module Production Lines Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and 105 MW solar cells manufacturing lines to start operation in Bengaluru Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete has inaugurated BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and upgraded 105 MW solar cell lines in Bengaluru. “BHEL’s state-of-the-art 200 MW solar photovoltaic module manufacturing line and upgraded 105 MW solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Solar partners to Deliver Solar Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a major IT consumer in Chennai, under a long-term contract with CleanMax Solar NEXTracke has partnered with CleanMax Solar to supply 30 MW of its advanced NX Horizon single-axis trackers to a project in Tamil Nadu. The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a […] Read more
Tata Power Become Largest Renewable Energy Company In India with 3,060 MW operating capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company is also in the process of implementing nearly 500 MW of renewable power projects at various locations. Tata Power announced that the Company’s total generation from non-fossil operating capacity stands at 3060 MW, making it the largest renewable energy Company in India. The company’s renewable energy portfolio comprises of 693 MW of Hydro, […] Read more
IIM- Trichy to set up a 2 MW solar power plant on its new campus in Chinna Suriyur village Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant at IIM-T’s new campus will be installed at an estimate of Rs. 14.2 crore IIM-Trichy is gearing up to install 2MW solar power plant on its new campus in Chinna Suriyur on Tirchy-Pudukottai road. The solar power plant will be installed at an estimate of Rs. 14.2 crore. IIM- Trichy signed […] Read more