Made In India. Is Change Coming Soon from China? Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the 2020 Union Budget, the Finance Minister made a not so subtle pitch for ‘Assemble In India’, even as the focus on Made in India continued. For India’s solar sector, the issue has never been more urgent, with over 80 percent of equipment imports from China. The Economic Survey, which precedes the budget by […] Read more
LONGi Solar Modules Used for 100 MW Floating Solar Plant in Hunan Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar has supplied 100 MW of its Hi-MO4m monofacial PERC modules for China Datang Corporation’s first floating solar plant in Hunan Province. LONGi Solar, one of the world’s leading solar technology companies has announced that the company has supplied 100 MW of its Hi-MO4m monofacial PERC modules for China Datang Corporation’s first floating solar […] Read more
Acciona Posts 13.7% EBITDA for Energy Business Despite 9.5% Drop in Turnover Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish conglomerate group Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit of EUR 352 million in 2019 (+7.2%) Spanish conglomerate group dedicated to the development and management of infrastructure and renewable energy – Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit […] Read more
Gujarat Tops in Rooftop Solar; Gets Highest Ever Registrations for Residential Sector in 4 Months Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Gujarat has received highest ever applications for the installation of residential rooftop solar systems during the past four to five months period, as confirmed by the sources. State-owned Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has received more than 1,15,000 applications for residential rooftop solar installations. Till date, it has […] Read more
ThomasLloyd Investee Firm to Begin Work on 75 MW Solar Project in UP Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy ThomasLloyd investee firm SolarArise India has issued the first part of a Notice to commence the construction at its new 75 MW Solar Plant in Uttar Pradesh. ThomasLloyd has announced that its’ investee company SolarArise India Projects Private Limited (SolarArise), a Delhi-based solar project developer, has issued the first part of a Notice to Proceed […] Read more
US Solar Industry Employed 250,000 Workers in 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of 5,600 jobs since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of more than 5,600 jobs (or 2.3 percent) since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census released […] Read more
Electrify America Invests $2 Mn for EV Charging Infrastructure in California Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered EV charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable […] Read more
Stinging Order at APTEL Embarasses AP Discoms, Andhra Government By Extension Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding politics to established policy is not recommended, and the consequences, when that is done, were there for all to see after the APTEL order yesterday (February 27). The case was a much followed one, of the Andhra Pradesh Discoms essentially, versus both the NTPC, as well as three of the key bid winners of […] Read more
Tender Issued for Rooftop Solar Projects Worth 16.6 MW in Odisha Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Government of Odisha will undertake the development of rooftop solar PV power projects with a proposed capacity of 16.653 MW in 17 cities of the state. The Government of Odisha (GoO), with a view to develop a market for rooftop solar projects and with the objective of promoting solar energy in the state, has […] Read more