HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Acme Cleantech Solutions Approaches Madras High Court for Levied Import Duty Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In its petition, Acme said that customs officials were not following the proper procedure in making their revised assessments. The Madras High Court was approached by a solar power developer named Acme Cleantech Solutions filing a petition against Chennai port customs officials accusing them of charging import duties on panels and modules by categorizing them […] Read more
RK Singh Comes to Rescue Solar Projects From Uncertainty of Anti-dumping Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Extending his support to the industry, the minister mentioned while the decision on anti-dumping duty on solar imports is still undeclared. The Minister of power, new and renewable energy RK Singh commented that the new bidders and the existing solar energy projects should be protected from the uncertainty of antidumping duties on import of low […] Read more
World Bank’s IFC Funds CleanMax Solar with $15 Million Updated On Thu, Nov 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy IFC also invested $125 million in Hero Future Energies, Hero Group’s renewable arm against an undisclosed equity stake. A senior executive from rooftop solar company CleanMax Solar has announced that the firm which is currently backed by American private equity giant Warburg Pincus has recently secured $15 million of funding against equity capital from International […] Read more
Companies Spend Just 6 Percent of CSR Fund on Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key findings of the report showcase that while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in education, sanitation or skills and livelihood have seen a dramatic increase, while it remain low for clean energy and energy access. A report released by Samhita Social Ventures showcases that Indian companies are spending a mere 6 percent of their CSR […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Build 367 MW Solar Projects in Mexican Energy Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will develop and build three projects, totaling 367 MW in Mexico’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15 Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that it won 367 MW of solar power projects in Aguascalientes, Hermosillo and Obregón, Mexico, in the country’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15. Canadian […] Read more
EESL Organises Global Event INSPIRE 2017 on Energy Efficiency in Jaipur Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy INSPIRE 2017 is a global conference which aims to bring various stakeholders such as policy makers, innovators, financiers, influencers to showcase best practices in the sector. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in alliance with the World Bank and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) organised the first edition of the International symposium to promote […] Read more
Sudden Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty Can Disrupt Ongoing Solar Projects, Renewable Ministry Cautions Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE notification has cautioned Directorate General of Anti Dumping against imposing high solar duties Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned anti dumping authorities against imposing high duties on imported solar equipment on the grounds that this can increase tariffs, make several projects unviable and seriously hamper the growth of the sector. According […] Read more
India and Sweden to Facilitate Transfer of Innovative Clean Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy India–Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator Programme expects to facilitate transfer of innovative clean energy technologies India and Sweden expect to facilitate transfer of innovative clean energy technologies and solutions from Sweden to India and also to work closely in adopting and promoting clean technologies. “India has strong presence of large Swedish companies which are very old and […] Read more