Vikram Solar bags ‘Fastest Growing Company’ and ‘Highest Job Creator’ awards Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar nailed it once again this year by winning the coveted trophy for the Fastest Growing Company. Further, the expansive employment opportunities generated by the company owing to its growing business presence, was awarded with the Highest Job Creator Vikram Solar bagged ‘Fastest Growing Company’ award for the second time in a row, along […] Read more
ADE Developing A Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Report Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ADE developed solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is expected to be a real boon to the Indian defence. Scientists at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) are reportedly developing a solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). According to Deccan Chronicle the solar powered UAV can fly on all-weather conditions for at least a month. Scientist […] Read more
Gujarat HC Seeks Reply to PIL Alleging Corruption in Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Chief Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice V M Pancholi have directed Gujarat Power Corporation to file a reply to a PIL alleging corruption of solar power project. The Gujarat High Court has directed Gujarat Power Corporation to file within two weeks a reply to a PIL alleging corruption in construction of country’s largest solar […] Read more
SEBI To Finalise Norms For Green Bonds Post MNRE Comments Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Issuance and listing of green bonds will be governed by the SEBI regulations for debt securities but the issuer of green bonds will have to make incremental disclosures SEBI is reportedly gearing up to finalize its guidelines for listing of Green Bonds soon, which would facilitate raising of funds for investment in renewable energy space, […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
ABB Delivers Substation to Enable Power Flow from Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB is responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the substation Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the vision to generate 7% of Dubai’s power […] Read more
IFC Mulls Rs 100 cr Investment in CleanMax to Fund 250 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions could receive Rs 100 crore to commission more than 250 MW of solar power projects. International Finance Corp, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, could invest about Rs 100 crore in renewable energy company CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions, one of the largest solar power solutions providers in India. […] Read more
JinkoSolar Scores Top Result in CSIRO and Choice Solar Module Testing Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is one of just two companies to score over 90% and receive an “excellent” performance rating. JinkoSolar has announced that it has scored an excellent result in the Choice Magazine and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) solar module testing and is one of just two module manufacturers to receive an “excellent” performance […] Read more
First Solar To Supply 63MW Of Its Advanced Thin-Film PV Modules For Kidston Solar Project in Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first phase of the project will use more than 540,000 First Solar thin-film PV modules First Solar welcomed the news that Genex Power Limited has achieved financial close for the Kidston Phase One Solar Project in Queensland, Australia. First Solar will supply 63 megawatts (MW)dc of it advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the […] Read more