Win at WTO against US solar Tariffs Unlikely to Help India Much Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s complaint against the US, and specifically against 8 US states that added tariffs on renewable sector imports from the country has found support at the WTO, with the global trade body’s dispute panel supporting the Indian stand. Made public yesterday, the ruling, even as it pronounced the US ‘guilty’ of unfair trade practices in […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Rollout Solar Power Scheme for Slum Areas Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government after the launch of solar power plan for residential areas and farmers now plans a similar plan for slum dwellers The Government of Gujarat plans to launch a solar power generation scheme for slum dwellers. Not only will slum dwellers get free power, but also the government will also pay them for […] Read more
BHEL Issues Tender For Work on 119 MW Solar Projects For SCCL Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for the supply of BOS items and O&M of three solar projects worth a combined 119 MW for SCCL Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has issued a tender for the supply of Balance of Solar PV Systems (BOS) items and operations and maintenance of three solar projects worth a combined […] Read more
Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Systems to Save NMRC Over Rs 4 Cr Annually Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy NMRC is in the process of installing rooftop solar panels at its all its stations to offset its power consumption by generating solar power. The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), which launched its 21-station network in January this year, is in the process of installing rooftop solar panels at its all its stations and depot […] Read more
Duke Energy’s 150 MW Solar Plant in California Begins Operation Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables has announced that its 150 MW North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. Duke Energy Renewables (DER), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has announced that its 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project in the company’s fleet. “North Rosamond is a […] Read more
Solar Sector Needs to Ensure Efficient Use of Water: BTI Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag. The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag, consulting and research services provider Bridge To India has […] Read more
SECI Cancels its 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Tender Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW rooftop solar system scheme for government buildings. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/UTs under CAPEX/RESCO […] Read more
