Amendment in Solar Bidding Norms Positive: ICRA Report Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The MNRE amended the bidding norms for solar projects on April 3 2018, wherein the ‘change in law’ provision now applies to changes in taxation, duties and cess instead of change in taxation as applicable earlier. A report from credit rating agency ICRA says that, the latest amendment in the solar project bidding norms is […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
China’s GCL, Softbank Ink $930 Million Pact to Set up Solar Venture in India Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the MoU, GCL Group and Softbank Investment agree to be directly or through their respective affiliates or subsidiaries in India, will establish a JV in which Softbank Investment (or its affiliates or related companies) is a joint venture company. In a significant development, Japan’s SoftBank Group and Chinese firm GCL Group have […] Read more
AboitizPower Enters into Solar Rooftop Space Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The new unit is already looking at completing several key projects in Luzon and Visayas in 2018, with a target to integrate it closely with the group’s existing open access customers. In a move to expand renewable energy business, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has entered into the solar rooftop business through a new unit called […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Vineet Mittal, Director | Navitas Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please introduce us to Navitas Solar and also share with us some of the recent past achievements in India? A. Navitas Solar is a dynamic solar energy company based out of India whose business is manufacturing Solar PV Modules, providing turnkey EPC services to Solar PV projects and various solar energy technology applications and […] Read more
NREL Analysis Presents Two Potential Paths to Meeting Residential Solar Cost Reduction Targets for 2030 Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Leveraging cost-reduction opportunities in the roof replacement or new construction markets for residential photovoltaic (PV) installations could help the United States meet the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) residential solar photovoltaic cost target by 2030, according to new research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The NREL analysis presents […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Saurabh Marda, Founder and Managing Director | Freyr Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s long-term approach should be tax incentive based for solar sector To boost the solar sector in the country, a tax incentive based approach across all customer segments is going to be a more sustainable long term approach, believes Saurabh Marda, Founder and Managing Director, Freyr Energy, Hyderabad-based full solar service solutions provider. In conversation […] Read more
India Must Strengthen Grid Infra to Boost Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy IRENA Director-General Adnan Z Amin says the main constraint in India right now is the grid. There is a huge upsurge in investment,” he said of the renewable projects being implemented in the country. India must strengthen grid infrastructure to support its “strong push” towards renewable energy especially solar, said the head of the International […] Read more
