20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Three Solar Parks Proposed in Anandpur Sahib – Punjab Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari has said. The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari told local reporters. The state government has asked the deputy commissioners of Mohali and Rupnagar to identify the land for the purpose, the […] Read more
Report Forecasts 70 GW of Floating Wind Capacity by 2040 Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Carbon Trust has released the latest summary findings from the Floating Wind JIP, forecasting 70 GW of floating wind capacity by 2040. The Carbon Trust has released the latest summary findings from the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP). The Floating Wind Joint Industry Project – Phase II summary report, outlines floating wind technology challenges prioritised […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
NHPC Seeking EPC Contractors for 40 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up EPC contract for a 40 MW grid-connected solar project in Jaganath Prasad, Odisha. NHPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 40 MW grid-connected solar power project in […] Read more
After 25 GW Capacity Target, Renew Power to Enter Cell Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Update: Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Founder at Renew Power, has confirmed that the firm will be entering into manufacturing of solar cells, with an initial capacity of 2000MW . Close on the heels of plans to grow total installed capacity to 25,000 MW in 5 years, comes a report in The Economic Times that Renew […] Read more
Freyr Energy Seeks A Growth Surge With App Launch Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hyderabad based Freyr Energy, which is focused in the rooftop solar sector with a strong presence in the commercial and residential rooftop segments, has set its sights on a larger national presence. To achieve this, the firm has launched a mobile app- SunPro+ exclusively for solar users, that it claims will help potential customers through […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 9.347 Mn Solar Home Lighting Systems for ISA Member Countries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL on behalf of ISA has invited bids for the supply of 9,347,000 Solar Home Lighting Systems for installation in the member countries of ISA. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited bids from eligible bidders for […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timelines for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced that it has extended the timelines of the RfP for implementing the One Sun One World One Grid initiative. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the timelines of the Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a long term vision, implementation plan road map, and […] Read more