With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
The Solar Foundation: Solar Structures Need Attention Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India’s solar march has gone on, from 2 GW to a possible 42 GW by the end of this year, it’s interesting to see just what got the headlines within the sector. It has undoubtedly been modules, cells and inverters, in that order. What has been missed out is in fact, as important. Yes, […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Installation and O&M of Rooftop Solar Plants in Bihar Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has once again issued a tender for the commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has once again issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The […] Read more
MNRE Extends RE Research and Technology Development Programme Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March 31, 2021 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that its as received the sanction from the president of India for the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March […] Read more
EDF-Jinko Consortium Awarded World’s Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The consortium of EDF Renewables and Jinko Power has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project in Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest solar project when complete. The bidder consortium, formed by French EDF Group subsidiary, EDF Renewables and Chinese Jinko Power, both global leaders in renewable energy, has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project […] Read more
EV Startup Simple Energy in Talks to Raise Over Rs 7.5 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), founder Suhas Rajkumar has said Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), its founder Suhas Rajkumar […] Read more
Kahramaa Closes Financing for World’s 2nd Cheapest Solar Power Project Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Kahramaa has announced the successful financial closure for the Siraj-1 solar power plant project, the first of its kind project in Qatar Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the successful financial closure and completion of all needed financial arrangements with its international financiers for the Siraj-1 solar power plant project, the first […] Read more
RenewSys to Provide PPE Kits to 21 eye Hospitals and Vision Centres Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The fight against COVID 19 continues even as the unlocking phase has begun across India. RenewSys, the renewable energy division of the ENPEE Group, has been undertaking initiatives on various fronts to safeguard the health and overall wellbeing of its stakeholders and of communities across India. In an effort to support the continued smooth functioning […] Read more
China Solar Manufactures up 15.7% in Jan-June 2020, says CPIA Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The China Photovoltaic Solar Association (CPIA), an industry body of solar manufacturers in the country, has announced that manufacturers in the country churned out 15.7 percent higher production of solar panels, at 59 GW in the first six months of this year. That would seem to indicate that the effects of the Coronavirus have been […] Read more
