SPDA Eyes Full Exemption from Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Such safeguard duty on solar equipment could also kill thousands of job created from the down-stream activities of solar power generation including the manufacturing sector. The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought complete exemption of safeguard duty on solar equipment for ongoing project. It believes that such a move can jeopardise investments worth Rs 1 […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Gets ‘Solar PV EPC Company of the Year’ Award Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company was adjudged winner as ‘Solar PV EPC Company of the Year’ on the basis of rigorous assessment by a jury on various parameters of management. Integrated solar company & Tata Power’s arm, Tata Power Solar has won the coveted India Solar Week 2018 for its outstanding contribution to industry development in the Solar […] Read more
Delhi Deputy CM Reviews First Green Budget Meeting Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The statement on Delhi’s Green Budget meeting further added that, “We are in the process of installing solar panels in roofs of 500 schools of Delhi government, and this project will be completed in nine months.” Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia chaired the first Green Budget review meeting of the state and said that the […] Read more
How Many Chinese Module Suppliers can Compete with JinkoSolar, Outside China? Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since Chinese investments into major cell and module facilities started – more than 10 years ago – success ultimately has been driven by overseas market-share gains, above other technical or financial benchmarks that otherwise would be expected. However, despite the efforts of well over 50 Chinese cell/module makers (where the cut-off is including those with […] Read more
Corporates and Multinationals Showing Interest in Solar-powered Factories Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy There are half a dozen established solar companies tapping the corporate sector, as solar power prices have crashed to a viable less than Rs 3/kWh (kilowatt hour) from over Rs 5/kWh three years ago. Indian corporates and multinationals are increasingly showing their interest in shifting from conventional source of energy to solar energy. Many leading […] Read more
Delhi Municipal Buildings to Install Rooftop Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy SDMC has become the first municipal corporation in the country to generate solar energy by installing solar panels on the rooftops of its buildings and earn revenue in three months. A project of 5MW solar rooftop on the municipal buildings has been approved by the South Corporation in its standing committee meeting. “This additional capacity […] Read more
Vikram Solar Gets ‘Best Company to Work For’ Award Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the ‘Best Company to Work For’ award criteria included company culture, employee ratings, employee feedback, management review, company’s HR best practices and so on. One of the leading solar energy solutions provider Vikram Solar has been awarded the ‘Best Company to Work For’ award in the solar sector at India Solar Week 2018, held in […] Read more
3MW of Solar With Battery Storage Tendered by SECI in Ladakh Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tenders have been issued on behalf of Military Engineer Service (MES), a construction agency. The tender is for design, engineering, supply, construction, testing, installation, and commissioning. In order to broaden the horizons of solar power in the country, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), at two different locations in Jammu and Kashmir has issued […] Read more
Azure Power Secures 160 MW Solar Project in UP Auction with Highest Tariff Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is expected to be commissioned in 2019 and developed outside a solar park. Independent solar power producer, Azure Power has won the 160 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh at the highest tariff in a recent auction conducted by the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). Further, the company will sign […] Read more