Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
WPPI Energy, NextEra Energy Resources to build 100MW solar energy center in Wisconsin Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy WPPI Energy has entered into a 20-year PPA to buy the electricity from the 100MW solar energy center to serve its 51 member utilities and their customers across Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa. WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources has announced plans to build a 100MW solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a […] Read more
Gujarat DISCOMs Fail to Meet Purchase Target for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy GUVNL DISCOMs fails to meet purchase target of renewable energy sources. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) affiliated four distribution companies (DISCOMs) fell short of purchasing required renewable energy in 2015-16 on account of low supply of power from wind and other renewable energy sources. Under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), a distribution company is […] Read more
Scientists are using Solar Power to Develop Water Purification System in India Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scientists are developing water purification system using solar power Scientists are developing a low-cost, solar-powered water purification system that may help over 77 million people in remote parts of India get access to safe drinking water. According to researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, there is no systematic treatment of sewage in […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Partners Eyes Big at Indian Solar Tracker Market Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Extensive plans to foray into the Indian solar market, also partners with CleanMax for 30 MW grid-connected solar project Pinning the potential of trackers in the Indian solar industry, NEXTracker today shared a comprehensive overview on their current and future plans for India. The American single-axis major has also inked strategic partnership with CleanMax Solar […] Read more
Storage-linked Solar Power to Reach 5 kWh by 2022 Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy like solar power is available for half the cost, and can reach 5 kWh by 2022. Renewable Energy like solar power with storage is already available at half the cost, compared with power from diesel-run generators, according to industry watchers. Vikram Kailas, Managing Director and CEO, Mytrah Energy, told BusinessLine: “We are probably […] Read more
Punjab Solar Power Firms Seek More Time for Setting up Units Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Punjab Solar Power Producers have sought extension of deadline for construction of solar plants. Solar power producers in Punjab have sought extension of deadline for setting up projects that will be eligible for exemption from transmission and wheeling charges. Punjab electricity regulator had in January last year approved the exemption for renewable energy projects set […] Read more
Solar Energy to Power Sambalpur University with 245kW Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corporation Limited will fund the solar energy project at Sambalpur University The Sambalpur University has planned to set up a 245 KW solar energy project on its premises in its bid to move towards harnessing eco-friendly sources of energy. M Muthukumar, the registrar of the university, said: “The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), […] Read more
Asia Pacific will assume global leadership for clean energy in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan in its new report reveals that Asia Pacific will be global leader for clean energy and clean energy markets will remain positive in 2017, in the face of global uncertainty. The outlook for clean energy and environment markets in 2017 is seen to be balanced one with a slight positive inclination, despite […] Read more
