Amplus to Setup 400 MW Solar Capacity in UP; Mulls to Invest Rs 2,000 Cr by FY21 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Gurgaon headquartered, Amplus Solar made the announcement of solar capacity in UP during the Ground-Breaking Ceremony held on July 29 by Uttar Pradesh Government to felicitate its investing partners in Lucknow. Amplus Energy Solutions plans to invest Rs 2,000 core in Uttar Pradesh (UP) by Fiscal 2021 as part of the GoUP’s Solar Policy […] Read more
Tata Power Shareholders Nod to Raise Rs 5,500 Cr via NCDs Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy BSE filing states that Tata Power had sought shareholders’ permission to issue NCDs at the annual general meeting held last week. Tata Power claims it has got shareholder’s nod to raise Rs. 5,500 crore through issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) on private placement basis. A BSE filing states that the company had sought shareholders’ permission […] Read more
Solar Industry Seeks Clear GST Rates on Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar industry association has written to the authorities after the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) upheld the rate to be at 18 percent and not 5 percent GST rates on Solar Projects. Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought clarity on the GST rates on solar projects from the solar policy makers, including important […] Read more
SMEV Seeks Efficiency Based Subsidy for EVs Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy SMEV opposes the current proposal of linking subsidy to the battery capacity as it does not include the efficiency of the electric vehicles as a factor. Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), association of electric vehicle makers in India, has sought to link government electric vehicles subsidy to certified efficiency parameters of speed and […] Read more
Over 1,500 Customers Apply for Duke Energy’s North Carolina Solar Incentives Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy For an installation of 10 kW or less, the customers will receive a rebate of 60 percent per watt of solar energy production. More than 1,500 customers from North Carolina have applied to redeem incentives of Duke Energy’s Solar Rebate Program. The customers will receive incentives for installing private solar energy systems in first few […] Read more
Goa Legislator Seeks Law Mandating Solar Panels on Hotel’s Rooftop Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Similar stress was given by the opposition Congress party MLAs to install the solar panels not only on the hotels but also on the government buildings which would help power generation. To solve the electric power disruptions in the state, Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Michael Lobo said during the ongoing session that the […] Read more
1 Lakh Students to Assemble Solar Lamps on Gandhi Jayanti Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar centric initiative is to be held under IIT-B’s Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) Programme which, after successful execution, is expected to qualify for Guinness World Records. To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the ongoing diamond jubilee of IIT-B, 1 lakh students across 100 schools in India will […] Read more
Georgia Power Invites Bids for over 100 MW New Solar DG Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has invited interested players to review the terms of the RFP and to submit detailed projects by August 15. Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI) got another boost as Georgia Power has invited bids for more than 100 MW of new solar distributed generation (DG) projects. Georgia Power […] Read more
Kochi Airport Bags Highest UN Environment Honour Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy CIAL was chosen for ‘action and inspiration’ category which recognizes individuals or organizations taking bold environmental steps and inspiring others to follow their green footsteps. Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has been selected for the highest environmental honour ‘Champion of Earth Prize -2018’ instituted by the United Nations. CIAL was chosen for ‘action and inspiration’ category […] Read more
