RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Four Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams to mitigate Cyber Security Threats in Power Systems Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyber security in power systems, four Sectoral CERTs, CERT (Transmission), CERT (Thermal), CERT (Hydro) and CERT (Distribution) have also been formed to coordinate with power utilities. Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply to a question on steps taken for reducing vulnerability of […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
District Administration to Install 20 KW Solar Power Plant at the Main Complex of Mini Secretariat in Ludhiana: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is being established by Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA). In a bid to promote solar energy and save expenditure on electricity, the district administration in Ludhiana is reportedly planning to install 20 KW solar plant at the mini secretariat. The solar power plant is being established with the help of Punjab […] Read more
Fortum, Futurice developing a new concept for solar energy companies in developing countries Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solution for solar energy companies will be developed in an open innovation process by combining the resources and know-how of Fortum and Futurice Fortum and software agency Futurice are working on a new kind of cooperation that combines their expertise in solar energy and software design. The aim of the cooperation is to create […] Read more
Trina Solar announces the completion of its merger with Red Viburnum Company Limited Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy As a result of the merger, Trina Solar ceased to be a publicly traded company and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortune Solar Holdings Limited. […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturers to Face Tough Competition in 2017 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy With solar module prices continuously declining globally, it is also weakening the domestic solar manufacturer’s ability to compete with imports. Solar module prices are expected to continue declining in 2017 as global supply continues to exceed demand. As the largest supplier and installer of solar module, China will continue to drive global pricing. The country’s […] Read more
Welspun Enterprises Completes Sale of its 15.4% stake in Welspun Energy for around Rs 286 Crore Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy This deal is another step in the company’s business re-organisation efforts in order to create value for its stakeholders by enhancing focus on core businesses, the Welspun Group Company said in a filing to BSE. Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL) has announced that it has completed the sale of its 15.4 per cent stake in Welspun […] Read more
Schletter Group Remains on Growth Path in Caribbean, Completes Three Solar Projects in Dominican Republic Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Schletter installed three ground-mounted plants with a total capacity of more than 2.2 MWp. The largest solar power plant in the entire Caribbean region had been connected in collaboration with Schletter only a few months ago. The Schletter Group has announced that it has completed three solar projects in the Dominican Republic in collaboration with […] Read more
