MNRE asks Channel Partners, SNAs, PSUs and Agencies to ensure Geotagging of all renewable Energy projects Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Government of India has setup an ambitious target of installing I 00 GW of Solar Power by 2022, which include 40GW of grid connected rooftop solar (RTS). RTS sector has tremendous potential for generating decentralized and distributed solar power by utilizing the rooftop and vacant areas of industrial, commercial, residential, institutional, social and public buildings. […] Read more
Manufacturers of solar power equipment express concern over GST Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar equipment manufacturers have expressed concern over implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) that will possibly increase the cost of power projects and subsequently put higher tariffs burden on consumers. Speaking to PTI Surender Pal Singh, Chairman, Solar Energy Equipment Manufacturers’ Association of Telangana said “Currently the sector enjoys almost zero tax structure in […] Read more
SECI awards 240MW solar project to Essel Green Energy in Odisha Updated On Wed, Aug 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Essel Green Energy has acquired a bulk of 270MW solar project in Odisha from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). A subsidiary of Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group, the company has bagged 240MW solar project, while IBC Solar Ventures India has won 20 MW and Jyoti Infrastructure has got 10MW. Energy Corporation of India had set […] Read more
SECI invites bids against RfS of Agencies for preparation of PFRs for rooftop solar PV projects Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) invites bids against request for selection (RfS) of bidders from the Agencies for Preparation of Feasibility Assessment Reports for Installation of Grid connected rooftop solar PV system in India. Interested Bidders can download the official copy of RfS & other documents from TCIL website. SECI notes that bidder […] Read more
Ministry of Shipping aims to install 160.64 MW of Renewable Energy Projects at Major Ports by 2017 Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote renewable source of energy the Ministry of Shipping has announced to install solar and wind based power systems at all the Major Ports across the country. The Ministry is planning to set up 90.64 MW of Solar Energy Capacity at twelve Major Ports and 70 MW of Wind Energy Capacity […] Read more
Ministry of Power sanctioned 4604 DDG Projects to cover 4745 Villages & Hamlets: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power is implementing Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG) under Deen DayalUpadhyaya Gram JyotiYojana (DDUGJY) through Rural Electrification Corporation to provide access to electricity to un-electrified villages/habitations where grid connectivity is either not feasible or not cost effective. Piyush Goyal Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines in the […] Read more
Germany’s Federal Network Agency fifth solar auction allocates 130 MW to 25 projects Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Germany’s Federal Network Agency has allocated 130 megawatt to 25 successful bids in the 5th round of the country’s auction scheme for large-scale solar. The average bid amount was calculated at €0.723 ($0.799) per kWh, down from €0.741 in the previous auction in April. Bid amounts are lower on average compared to the previous tender, […] Read more
Industrial and Commercial roof top programs are very encouraging: Krishnan Rajagopalan Head Solar Business, Anchor by Panasonic Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Government’s two most ambitious program are 60 GW Grid Connected Solar Power generation and 24 x7 power access to users. With the current state of Transmission and distribution (T&D)system (where state level balancing of power in Grid is a severe issue), are they complimenting each other or do you see an urgent need for a […] Read more
SolarCity raises USD 345 million from four partners to finance new solar projects Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarCity has raised $345 million in tax equity from four separate partners in June and July to finance new solar projects. The fund will cover capital cost of new equipment and installations and make it possible for customers to pay less for solar power than they for utility power. Beside the USD345 million in new […] Read more
