DSM to expand its solar product portfolio with Sunshine technology acquisition Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM entered into a commercial alliance with Sunshine. Now, through this acquisition, DSM will expand its product portfolio for the solar PV market to include polymer sheets that protect PV solar cells. Royal DSM, a global science-based company announced that it has acquired the technology and other assets of “Sunshine” (Suzhou SunShine New Materials Technology […] 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
New Power Generation Capacity Could Be All Renewables only after 2023-24: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The cost of renewable electricity and its storage is on a steady decline and could stabilise at around Rs 5 per KWh. This would enable India to move decisively towards renewables for future generation. What this ,means is that India has a ten-year window where no new investments are likely to be done in coal, […] Read more
BHEL Bags 3.6 MW Solar Rooftop Order from Surat Municipal Corporation Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL has acquired an order to install solar PV Rooftop system with a capacity of 3.6 MW for Surat Municipal Corporation State-run power equipment maker BHEL has secured order for the installation of Solar PV rooftop systems totaling 3.6 MW from Surat Municipal Corporation. While all the 10 identified areas of installation would be within […] Read more
Waaree Distinguished with SP 1 A Grading by ICRA Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest grading by a reputed rating agency showcases Waaree’s credentials and market standing The Indian solar manufacturer and solutions heavyweight, Waaree Energies announces to have secured the highest grading of SP 1A for solar projects. The new accreditation will formally proclaim the highest performance capability and highest financial strength of Waaree Energies to undertake solar projects. […] Read more
Government Should Remove Service Tax for the Installation & Commissioning of RE Projects: Vikram Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow more power generation capacity under the RE Sector, the Government should remove service tax for the installation & Commissioning Gyanesh Chaudhary, CEO and Managing Director, Vikram Solar in his budget expectation statement said keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow […] Read more
Ascent Solar CEO Increases Equity Stake to Over 20%, Demonstrating Commitment to Ascent Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, lightweight, and flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, announces that the Company has entered into a Security Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Tertius Financial Group Pte. Ltd. (“TFG”), a Singapore based entity controlled and 50% owned by Ascent’s President & CEO, Victor Lee. Pursuant to the Agreement, […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
Canadian Solar Energizes Two Solar Power Plants in Japan Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar commissions two solar power plants totaling 12.7 MW in Japan’s Rokunohe Town and Minano Town. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it started the commercial operation of two solar power plants, totaling 12.7 MWp in Japan. The two solar PV plants include the 10.2 MWp Aomori […] Read more