SECI Extends Deadline for 2 MW PV Projects at J&K Army Posts Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 2 MW PV projects at army posts in Jammu and Kashmir The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting […] Read more
By When Do You Think The Road to Electric Vehicle Transition is Realistic? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the Union Budget 2019, it is quite clear that Modi government 2.0 has fastened its seatbelt to take a ride on Electric Vehicles, but its transition speed needs to be made clear. Here are some views from a few industry veterans. Mithun Srivatsa Co-Founder & CEO, Blowhorn “The Government has been consistently pushing forward […] Read more
Government Agencies Should Continue to Show Desire for the Commenced Projects: Amruth Puttappa Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, the Indian solar market bounced back from the sluggish year of 2018. With the climate agreement in place and an estimated global investment of $2.8 billion in Q1 2019, there is no doubt that there is a huge scope. We are going through a positive phase. All government bodies are working towards our ambitious […] Read more
Canadian Solar Awarded 51.1 MW Solar Project in Brazil Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar PV project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil […] Read more
Azure Power Appoints new CEO and President Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced the appointment of Ranjit Gupta as CEO and a member of the Board, and Murali Subramanian as president. Azure Power, one of the leading solar power producers in India has announced the appointment of Ranjit Gupta as chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of the Board, and Murali Subramanian as […] Read more
India to Impose Duty on Coated Flat Products Used in Solar Structure Fabrication Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy DGTR has issued preliminary findings in the anti-dumping duty investigation on imports of Aluminium and Zinc-coated flat products from China, Korea & Vietnam The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has issued its preliminary findings in the anti-dumping duty investigation on the imports of Aluminium and Zinc-coated flat products originating in or exported from China […] Read more
In the Andhra Pradesh PPA Standoff, Where Is The Exit Route? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) mess continues to get curiouser. After some clumsy damage to the prospects of existing and future solar projects with the unilateral decision to relook PPA’s, the state government’s latest missive to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) ups the stakes further. The […] Read more
Naidu Attacks Reddy Govt for Renegotiating RE PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu has attacked the Reddy government for its decision to renegotiate the PPAs for renewable projects signed during his tenure TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu has attacked the Jaganmohan Reddy government for its decision to renegotiate the power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar and wind projects signed during the five-year tenure […] Read more
5X Increase in Renewable Jobs in 5 Years- Skills Council Report Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and wind industry, up from 19,800 workers in 2014. Of these, 12,400 new workers were employed in FY19 and 30,000 new workers were employed in FY18 by utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, and wind […] Read more
