Photosol selects First Solar’s Thin Film Modules To Power 14 Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collective environmental footprint of Photosol’s solar plants will be lowered by approximately 67 percent with First Solar’s high performance modules, which offer the smallest carbon footprint, fastest energy payback time and lowest water use of all solar technologies. First Solar has announced that Photosol has selected its thin film modules to power 14 utility-scale […] Read more
Government Colleges Set to Tap Solar Panels in Kerala Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Kerala state higher education department plans to install solar panels in Government run colleges to make campuses self-sufficient in power generation. In order to make college campuses self-sufficient in power generation, the state higher education department has been planning to install solar panels in all universities, government engineering colleges and polytechnics and a few of […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
JinkoSolar has overtaken Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016: GlobalData Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has witnessed impressive results over 2016, with the company’s PV modules securing China Quality Certification Center’s Top Runner Program level-one energy efficiency certification that showcases its technological strength Research and consulting firm GlobalData has announced that JinkoSolar has surpassed Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016. The company had shipments […] Read more
Vikram Solar bags ‘Fastest Growing Company’ and ‘Highest Job Creator’ awards Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar nailed it once again this year by winning the coveted trophy for the Fastest Growing Company. Further, the expansive employment opportunities generated by the company owing to its growing business presence, was awarded with the Highest Job Creator Vikram Solar bagged ‘Fastest Growing Company’ award for the second time in a row, along […] Read more
Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
ABB Delivers Substation to Enable Power Flow from Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB is responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the substation Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the vision to generate 7% of Dubai’s power […] Read more
IFC Mulls Rs 100 cr Investment in CleanMax to Fund 250 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions could receive Rs 100 crore to commission more than 250 MW of solar power projects. International Finance Corp, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, could invest about Rs 100 crore in renewable energy company CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions, one of the largest solar power solutions providers in India. […] Read more
