Lightsource BP Acquires 1.9 GW Solar Projects in Brazil Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP has acquired 1.9 GW of solar PV power projects from Enerlife, in a major move into the Brazilian solar market. Lightsource BP, a global leader in the funding, development and long-term operation of solar projects has announced the acquisition of nearly 2 GW of solar PV projects in a major move into the […] Read more
Budget 2019 Live: Big Boost for finance, solar manufacturing and EV’s in Budget Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy As Finance Minister N Sitharaman presents her first budget 2019 in parliament today, track the news live for anything relevant to solar, renewables and electric mobility. Sumant Sinha, CMD, Renew Power, has already drawn up a wishlist. As India awaits the #UnionBudget2019 tomorrow, our CMD @sumant_sinha shares 7 areas where the #budget can make a […] Read more
Solar Thermal Industry Seeks Replacement of 18% GST with 5% Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Before the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the Government of India from 1st of July 2017, many taxes like VAT, Octroi, Service tax have been subsumed into a single tax of GST. The GST has merged under the heading Renewable energy devices & parts for their manufacture all of the earlier solar […] Read more
MNRE Details Role of Discoms in 12 GW Solar CPSU Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has notified the role of DISCOMs to ensure the smooth implementation of the CPSU program for the development of solar projects worth 12GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification regarding the modalities and role of distribution companies (DISCOMs) to ensure the smooth implementation of the second phase of […] Read more
Budget 2019: Solar Industry Seeks Quick Reforms from Modi 2.0 Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy When the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government was voted back to power in a landslide victory in the recently concluded general polls, expectations of the corporate world and especially from the renewable industry grew mile high from the Union Budget 2019 which will be presented on 5th July. Now with the continuation of the […] Read more
FAME II Scheme Funds 6 EV Charging Infrastructure Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy FAME II scheme completes funding of 6 Projects to support the creation of charging infrastructure in selected cities and along major highways to address range anxiety among users of electric vehicles Six projects for setting up of EV charging infrastructure have been funded under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles —FAME II […] Read more
Grid-Tied Solar Capacity Approaching 30 GW: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The cumulative grid-connected installed solar power capacity in India is approaching the 30 GW mark, as per the data revealed by RK Singh. The cumulative grid-connected installed solar power capacity in India is approaching the 30 GW mark sooner rather than later with the installed capacity at the end of May 2019, being 29,409 MW, […] Read more
PFC Raises $ 300 Million Through Syndicated Loans Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy PFC raises $ 300 million through a three-year syndicated loan from SBI, Honk Kong and MUFG Bank, Singapore. The Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a state-owned non-banking financial company (NBFC) that funds power sector projects has announced that it has raised $ 300 million through a three-year syndicated loan from the State Bank of India, Honk […] Read more
Hanergy Bags 400 MW Solar Project in DR Congo Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hanergy has announced a strategic order for setting up a 400 MW solar power plants in Congo, the country’s first and largest solar power plant project, yet. Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that it has secured a strategic order for setting up a 400 Megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plants in the Democratic […] Read more
