Austin Energy’s La Loma Community Solar Farm Commences Operation Updated On Mon, Mar 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the largest community solar farm in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Electric utility, Austin Energy has started receiving solar energy from its La Loma Community Solar Farm after the project recently commenced operations in East Austin. This is the largest community solar farm in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). […] Read more
Ending Anti-Dumping Probe Make India’s Path to Achieve Solar Goals More Clearer Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The domestic industry has cited certain reasons for its request to terminate the probe. They have stated that post-initiation, the injury being suffered by the domestic producers on account of dumping has aggravated sharply. This week, the two biggest developments happened in the solar industry. The first one is the termination of anti-dumping investigation by […] Read more
JDS Power Partners with Sunpreme for Bifacial Smart PV Panels Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sunpreme’s bifacial smart panels also provide panel-level optimization and monitoring. California based solar developer and installer JDS Power has entered into a partnership with Sunpreme to bring solar expertise and personalized customer service for its clients. Sunpreme’s channel network is a strategic partnership program designed to deliver most advanced solar products and superior engineering to residential, carports […] Read more
Safeguard Duty Proposed on Solar Panel Imports for 200 Days Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The preliminary findings dated January 5 have been submitted to the standing board on safeguards recommending imposition of provisional safeguard duty on the imports of solar cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels for a period of 200 days. In a significant development, the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) has recommended imposition of […] Read more
Tata Power Appoints Praveer Sinha as New CEO, MD Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Praveer Sinha has over three decades of experience in the power sector and has been credited with transforming the power distribution sector and development and setting up of greenfield and brownfield power plants in India and abroad. Tata Power has appointed Praveer Sinha as the firm’s new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director with […] Read more
RK Singh asks Battery Makers to Set-up Units in India; Assures all Possible Support Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The future bids will be for solar/ wind hybrid coupled with storage, says Singh. The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh held talks with battery manufacturers and discussed with them about the creation of an ecosystem for incentivising battery manufacturing in India. During talks, the Minister exhorted the industry […] Read more
DGAD Calls Off Anti-Dumping Investigation on Solar Imports Against 3 Nations Updated On Fri, Mar 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In July 2017, the India Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) had filed a petition with the government to probe solar cell and module imports. The Directorate General of Anti-dumping & Allied Duties (DGAD) has terminated the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Solar Cells whether or not assembled in modules or Panels” originating in or exported from […] Read more
BHEL to Develop Space Grade Lithium-ion Cells using ISRO Technology Updated On Fri, Mar 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This transfer of technology will enable BHEL to manufacture Lithium-ion cells in-house for ISRO and other suitable applications. As part of its diversification strategy, power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the manufacturing of space-grade Lithium-ion cells of various […] Read more
RB Inks 10-yr Solar PPA with Amplus Energy for Mysore Plant Updated On Fri, Mar 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has commissioned its first solar powered factory in Mysore as part of Project Greenathon. RB, formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser, has signed a 10-year, 2.4 MW, solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amplus Energy solutions for its Mysore facility. The company has commissioned its first solar powered factory in Mysore as part of […] Read more
