SPDA Eyes Full Exemption from Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Such safeguard duty on solar equipment could also kill thousands of job created from the down-stream activities of solar power generation including the manufacturing sector. The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought complete exemption of safeguard duty on solar equipment for ongoing project. It believes that such a move can jeopardise investments worth Rs 1 […] Read more
Indian Manufacturers to benefit from Rs 8000 Cr Solar Energy Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy If the Solar Energy Scheme gets required approvals and execution, it would mandate the Indian solar cell’s manufacturers to manufacture without the violation of WTO’s trade rules. A 12 Gigawatts Solar Energy Scheme to back the indigenous manufacturing of the solar energy components is underway. The scheme is proposed to be costing Rs 8000 crore. […] Read more
Magenta Power Launches ‘Grow Green’ Initiative for Sapling Plantation Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this program, Magenta Power aims to create greater awareness among people towards use of clean energy in urban areas, reiterating brand’s commitment to early adoption of green solutions. Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power has launched its ‘Grow Green’ initiative at pan India level for the sapling plantation. As a part of the initiative, for every […] Read more
TMEIC Solar Inverters to Power Rewa Ultra-Mega Solar Park in India Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company will supply it’s 100 solar central inverters for the 250 MW phase of a prestigious 750-MWac Rewa Ultra-Mega Solar Park in Central India. TMEIC Industrial Systems India (TMEIC India), Indian arm of TMEIC Japan, has inked a pact with a leading EPC company in India for the supply & commissioning of its 2.55 […] Read more
PV + Energy Storage will be Cheapest Energy Soln in 10 Years: Li Zhenguo Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Once the economic efficiency of the PV and energy storage is realized, traditional fossil fuels will be quickly replaced, Li said. China-based LONGi Group President Li Zhenguo said that within ten years, photovoltaic plus energy storage will become the cheapest energy solution. He was speaking at the 9th China-Germany Economic and Technical Cooperation Forum in […] Read more
TGI Solar Soon to Make Electric Vehicles; Mulls Europe Expansion Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s initial plan of electric vehicles assembly plant, will require financing of Euro 15-20 mm in combination of debt and equity. TGI Solar Power Group (TGI Solar) has received a draft of manufacturing agreement, which would allow the company’s auto division to begin production of electric vehicles and further proceed with its expansion plans in Europe. […] Read more
How Many Chinese Module Suppliers can Compete with JinkoSolar, Outside China? Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since Chinese investments into major cell and module facilities started – more than 10 years ago – success ultimately has been driven by overseas market-share gains, above other technical or financial benchmarks that otherwise would be expected. However, despite the efforts of well over 50 Chinese cell/module makers (where the cut-off is including those with […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Safeguard Duty of 25% on Solar Panel Imports for First Year Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Directorate General of Trade Restrictions (DGTR) has recommended imposing a safeguard duty on solar panels and modules imported from China and Malaysia for two years – 25% for the first year, 20% for the next six months and 15% in the last phase, citing injury to domestic industry. This follows seven months of intense […] Read more
Goldi Green Announced the Appointment of its Head of Technology – Dr. Ayushman Parashar Updated On Mon, Jul 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Goldi Green, the world renowned solar PV modules manufacturer, today announced the appointment of its Head of Technology – Dr. Ayushman Parashar. In the given role, Dr. Ayushman would be responsible for advancing Goldi’s technological processes and bringing latest in solar module manufacturing technologies to the fore. Talking about Ayushman’s expertise and expressing his optimism […] Read more