India-China Tension at border to not affect Solar Sector: Industry Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Reports of the border stand-off between India and China continue to hog headlines, one of the concerns raised is whether this would have a bearing on the solar sector in India because local project developers are dependent on solar cells and modules imported from China. As reports of the border stand-off between India and China […] Read more
ContourGlobal Adds 20MW of Operating Solar Plants in Italy to European Solar Business Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The acquisition further expands ContourGlobal’s Italian power business and leverages the company’s existing Italian thermal and renewable operating platform consisting of high efficiency QuadGeneration facilities. ContourGlobal has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a group of companies owning 20MW of operational solar photovoltaic (“PV”) plants in Italy from ErgyCapital S.p.A. The plants, located in […] Read more
SOLAR AND PAPER INDUSTRY ALIGNED Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry of India. Notwithstanding, paper sector is one of the most energy-critical […] Read more
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA to be Staged Alongside SPI 2017 Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Exhibitors and leading industry experts will feature a comprehensive forum program, including company presentations and interviews at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA trade show. The inaugural event for Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be held alongside the Solar Power International (SPI 2017) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from […] Read more
Target set for rooftop solar by 2022 is ‘Unrealistic’: Parliamentary Panel Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The panel further said the Centre should give the scheme a “serious relook”, else, it will derail the target achievement of the National Solar Mission. A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday said that 40 GW target for rooftop solar by 2022 is “unrealistic” and it needs to be “reconsidered” reports PTI. “The Committee feels that the […] Read more
Government to Impose 5 Percent Tax Under GST on Cables and Batteries for Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Due to the inverted duty structure, developers will first pay the higher tax and then claim a tax refund against the five per cent slab while filing the returns. The credit reversal will be possible only if the renewable energy project developer submits invoices to the government regarding procurement and tax paid. The government is […] Read more
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: China’s Photovoltaic Cell Production to Exceed 60GW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy China Photovoltaic Industry Association Secretary-General Wang Bohua expects that Photovoltaic Cell Production will exceed 60GW in 2017 despite complex international trade environment and other challenges. It is worth taking a minute to appreciate to have a high opinion of what China is doing in solar right now. China, already known for its iconic Great Wall […] Read more
Australia Becomes 35th Nation to Joins International Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Total 6 countries had ratified the International Solar Alliance agreement, and once 15 countries ratify it, the agreement will become a legal entity. Australia has become the 35th nation to join. Australia has become the 35th nation to join the International Solar Alliance, an initiative launched by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2015 […] Read more
Vivint Solar Brings Rooftop Solar to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar designs and installs the system, allowing customers to enjoy the benefits of affordable, renewable solar energy. Vivint Solar, Inc., a leading full-service residential solar provider has announced that it has expanded its affordable residential solar energy systems into Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Vivint Solar initially expanded into the state through the Philadelphia area in August […] Read more