GST to cause significant disruption to the solar sector: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Bridge To India notes that the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector is the announcement of 18% tax rate for solar modules as compared to a present effective rate of zero Government of India recently released final GST rates under the new indirect tax regime proposed to be rolled out from July 1. […] Read more
IBC Solar Commissions 5.9 MW Solar PV Project in Turkey Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5.9 MW Solar PV Project with south and east-west orientation will be generating 11 million kWh of energy for the country’s grid. The Turkish subsidiary of IBC Solar has commissioned a large-scale 5.9MW Solar PV project in the province of Gaziantep, Turkey. The ground-mounted solar PV installation with south and east-west orientation will produce […] Read more
ABB to showcase latest products of inverter solutions and microgrid applications at Intersolar 2017 Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Making its first public appearance at Intersolar, is ABB’s pioneering 100 and 120 kW string inverter featuring multi-MPPT solutions for maximum plant design flexibility ABB has announced that it will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology. The company will be showcasing its very latest products of […] Read more
ABB to appoint KPMG as external auditor from 2018 Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB’s decision to appoint KPMG as external auditor was taken following a year-long comprehensive external auditor tender process initiated in 2016 in line with international good governance practices. ABB has announced that its Board intends to appoint KPMG as its external auditor effective for the financial year 2018. ABB notes that this decision to appoint […] Read more
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Annexe Building to Use Solar Power Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The CST Annexe Building solar power plant and other passenger amenities were inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. The administrative wing of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) building will now meet a fraction of its power requirement through solar power. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the CST solar plant along with a host of other passenger […] Read more
IIT-KGP Developing Solar Powered Two Wheelers Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy A team from IIT-KGP is working on a project to develop solar chargers, power saving devices, road safety sensors and trackers for vehicles to be used by school going children. IT-Kharagpur has undertaken a project to develop solar-powered two-wheelers aimed at helping school children. A team of faculty and students from the Rajendra Mishra School […] Read more
Kolkata Howrah Railway Station to Install Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy It is expected that 50 to 60 percent of the power demand at Howrah station will be met through Rooftop Solar Power. Howrah railway station is set to go green with the installation of three megawatt rooftop solar panels on platform sheds. “We are executing a three megawatt rooftop solar project for eastern railway at […] Read more
ABB’s MGS100 microgrid technology lights up businesses and rural communities Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB’s MGS100 brings together all the components required for a sustainable microgrid in a single device, making it extremely versatile and flexible ABB is bringing affordable, safe and reliable electricity to remote communities with its new integrated microgrid solution, MGS100 that combines solar power and enables battery energy storage. The MGS100, built to perform in […] Read more
ONGC floats tender for 1MW solar PV plant at IPSHEM, Goa Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s 1MW solar PV project is July 7, 2017. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently floated tendered for 1 MW solar PV plant at Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health and Environment Management (IPSHEM), Goa. The last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s […] Read more