Sanjib Datta Takes Over as Managing Director of Mahanagar Gas Limited Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Mr. Sanjib Datta, Executive Director (Business Development), GAIL has taken over charge as Managing Director of Mahanagar Gas Limited on 30th May 2018. Mr. Datta, an Electrical Engineer from Jadavpur University- Kolkata, has a rich experience of over 32 years in handling multifarious assignments in the natural gas sector, covering diverse functions like, Business Development, […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Debi Prasad Dash, Director – IESA Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are your thoughts about Li-ion battery future in India? Manufacturing of new technology batteries is at a nascent stage in India. There are no Li-ion cell manufactures in India but several companies like EXCIOM, ACME, Delta, Coslight and Future hi tech batteries have established Li-ion assembly plant in India. At least five major […] Read more
India Won’t Impose Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Equipment Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision had different effects on solar players in the country. On the one hand it had delighted manufacturers while as on the other hand it alarmed developers about the steep rise in input costs. Overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of 70% levy on imported solar equipment, the government has reversed the decision […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Higher Energy Yield. Lower LCOE. Superior Return – This is your mantra for Series 6 Modules. Can you please justify the above statement in detail? The First Solar Series 6 module leverages the same proven semi-conductor (CdTe) and the manufacturing process, with a larger form factor. The module size is 1.2X 2 Mtrs with […] Read more
Azure Power Hits another Milestone; Surpasses 1 GW of Operating Solar Capacity Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy This milestone was achieved with the company’s recent commissioning of a 50 MW project in Andhra Pradesh. Adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer Azure Power has enhanced its portfolio by surpassing 1 GW of operating solar capacity. The achievement has made it one of the largest solar power companies in India. Further, […] Read more
Solar at Forefront of India’s Electricity Generation: IEEFA Updated On Wed, May 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy A number of announcements in this April show momentum building. Solar technology continues to advance, with floating solar, hybrid wind-solar-battery and blended solar-thermal tariff developments now underway. Touching yet another milestone India in the years 2017-2018 installed 10 GW of solar electricity capacity across the country. As compared to previous years the capacity addition is […] Read more
Cox Enterprises Announces $25M Investment in Solar Industry Updated On Fri, May 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The partnership project is a part of National Cox Conserves sustainability program that has long employed new sustainable technologies and programs to create both business ventures and environmental solutions. Cox Enterprises has announced that it has become the majority investor in a $25 million (M) partnership that created four solar farms in Georgia and Florida. […] Read more
Everstone Group, Lightsource BP Form 50:50 JV to Invest in Indian Green Infrastructure Updated On Thu, Apr 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The newly formed JV will provide the funds with the financial and strategic resources of the partners aiming to create successful green energy businesses in partnership with local management teams. Indian private equity fund Everstone Group and British solar parks developer Lightsource BP has formed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) called ‘EverSource Capital’ to jointly […] Read more
International Solar Alliance: A Rollercoaster Ride for Indian Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Indian solar sector witnesses sharp momentum in the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took office, India had 3 GW of solar power, which now turned to nearly seven-times of that, or 20 GW, by the end of FY18. India’s efforts towards solar sector came into […] Read more
