Budget 2018: Reactions From the Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Jaitley in his budget 2018 speech proposed that the duty on solar tempered glass or solar tempered [anti-reflective coated] glass for the manufacture of solar cells, panels, modules be reduced from 5 percent to zero. The Budget 2018 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to eliminate the import duty on components that […] Read more
Rajasthan Deploys ABB Technology for Clean Solar Power Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy ABB managing director Sanjeev Sharma said, “We have provided services to monitor and track supply at Jawai and Banswara water schemes apart from oilfield in Barmer.” In a significant development, Rajasthan has deployed ABB technologies, the power and automation technology group, for 40 percent of clean solar power generated in the state, an official said. […] Read more
How Automating O&M is Changing the Solar Game? Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy It’s the zenith of time when we keep aside the analog system trying to be devised under discreet technology. To more prudently christen the above statement, the unanimous metaphor in technology is automation, machine learning and cognitive technologies. With that saying, a light note on how a robot like “Vicky” of the popular American comedy […] Read more
Investing Renewables Infesting Fossils Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Sector as a Future Investment Model With increasing technological advancements, renewable energies are having a significant impact. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable, a trend that could potentially be a game-changer for investors, particularly large scale, global investors. The International Energy Agency projected that renewable energy will continue to grow by 42 percent […] Read more
How India can Achieve Its Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy India is one of the countries in the world which is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine in a year and is aggressive towards becoming a solar superpower. The country is currently in process to meet its renewable energy goals. In 2010, the country launched National Solar Mission and made an ambitious target […] Read more
Afghan Govt Approves 30 MW Solar Power Project in Kandhar Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision in this regard was taken by Afghan’s Ministry of Finance who said the High Economic Council (HEC) has approved 30 megawatt solar power project plan for the southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan. The government of Afghanistan has approved solar power project contracts in the country and once operational, the projects will produce up […] Read more
NEC Energy Solutions Commissions 50 MW of Grid Energy Storage Facilities in UK for VLC Energy Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 50MW portfolio, which is now fully operational and includes a 40 MW facility in Glassenbury in Kent and a 10 MW installation in Cleator in Cumbria, represents the largest portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage systems connected to the UK grid. NEC Energy Solutions (NEC ES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation has announced […] Read more
Tangedco to Set up 500 MW Solar Power Plant at Kadaladi Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is billed as the largest such plant to be established by a power utility, and will be covered under the Centre’s solar power parks programme. In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is planning to install a 500 MW solar power plant at Kadaladi in Ramanathapuram district with […] Read more
Solar Power Projects Get Assistance from International Institutions: Government Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The assistance for solar power projects under such schemes are available to all States/UTs depending on requirement and demand. The Government has various solar power programmes which are being implemented through assistance of World Bank, International Finance Corporation and other multilateral financial institutions. This was stated by Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Raj […] Read more
