Policy Focus on Domestic Manufacturing Positive for Indian Solar OEMs: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to support domestic module manufacturers, government’s focus recently increased on the initiatives like ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Make in India’. Now, in line with this, the government has formulated various schemes in past one year including the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme which envisages installation of 12 GW solar power capacities […] Read more
With Phased Duties on Solar Imports, Government Hopes for Orderly Transition Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At his press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh confirmed that duties, possibly starting at 25 percent, will be imposed on module imports from August 1. He wasn’t absolutely certain on duties for cell imports, but indicated they would be treated at a lower rate, possibly 15 percent. It is also not clear if customs […] Read more
Govt Proposes Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers to Restrict Imports in Power Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is proposing tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the power sector, to reduce large scale presence of overseas equipment The government is proposing various tariff and non-tariff barriers to restrict imports in the sensitive and strategically important power sector where there is a large scale presence of overseas equipment, particularly from […] Read more
Amazon’s Carbon Footprint grows 15% With Active Green Pledges Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amazon has announced that its carbon footprint rose 15 percent even as it launched several initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. Global e-commerce major Amazon has announced that its carbon footprint rose 15 percent even as the firm launched several initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. The firm revealed that it […] Read more
Vestas Wind 249 MW Wind Turbine Order in the US Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has received an order for 249 MW of V136-4.2 MW turbines and V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for a project in the US. Vestas has received an order for 249 MW of V136-4.2 MW turbines and V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for a project […] Read more
REC’s Alpha Series Gets BIS Certification Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy REC Group, the largest European solar PV brand with over 500MW of installed capacity in Indian subcontinent, has announced the successful certification of its Alpha series by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The Alpha series, based on the breakthrough Hetero junction technology (HJT) offers a high quality option to Indian buyers now, especially those looking […] Read more
Amazon Announces $2 Bn Fund to Support Sustainable Technologies and Services Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amazon has announced a new Climate Pledge Fund to support the development of sustainable technologies and services with an initial USD 2 billion in funding Global e-commerce major — Amazon has announced a new Climate Pledge Fund to support the development of sustainable technologies and services that will enable Amazon and other companies to meet […] Read more
PFC, REC, IREDA to Lend at Lower Rates; Imported Solar Products May Face BCD from August Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After putting an end on all the speculations, the government on Tuesday has hinted about its intentions for the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) in near future instead of its earlier plan for next year. On the matter, Power Minister RK Singh informed industry stakeholders via video conferencing about his Ministry’s proposal to implement […] Read more
Canadian Solar Inks 2 PPAs for 274 MW PV Projects in Brazil Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has recently entered into two private power purchase agreements (PPA) with Braskem S.A. and COPEL Energia for an aggregate 274 MW of capacity of solar power projects in Brazil. Braskem is a Brazilian petrochemical company and is the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas. It […] Read more