SunSource to Start Work on 70 MW Open Access Solar Project in UP Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh. SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company, has announced that it is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
WFEC, NextEra Sign PPA for Largest Combined Wind-Solar-Storage Project in US Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy WFEC has entered into a PPA with NextEra Energy, for the largest combined wind, solar and energy storage project in the US. Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, for the largest combined wind, solar and energy storage […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 250 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has received an LOA from GUVNL to develop a 250 MW solar plant in Dholera Solar Park of Gujarat. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam […] Read more
Low-Cost, Eco-friendly Solar Cells Made Possible Using Kumkum Dye Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers has developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum in India. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. According to the research published […] Read more
Future Belongs to Electric Vehicles: UP Transport Minister Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy UP transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. Uttar Pradesh transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. “Electric vehicles have many advantages. Less consumption of diesel and petrol will not only […] Read more
Tender for 1.7 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Punjab Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy PSTCL has issued a tender for deployment of 1699 kW of rooftop solar plants on buildings of PTSCL in Punjab under RESCO model. The Punjab State Transmission Corp (PSTCL) has issued a tender for deployment of 1699 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar plants on buildings of PTSCL under RESCO model. The Ministry of New and Renewable […] Read more
IOCL Tenders for 1050 kW Solar System at Guwahati Refinery Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy IOCL has issued a tender for the development of a 1050 kWp solar power system at its Guwahati refinery. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for the development and maintenance of a 1050 kWp solar power system at its Guwahati refinery. The scope of work for […] Read more
Big Move! GST Council Trims Tax on EVs, Chargers to 5% Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to the Finance Ministry statement, these changes will be effective from August 01, 2019. The GST Council chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided to slash GST rates on all electric vehicles (EVs) to 5 percent from the existing 12 percent and has cut the current 18 percent GST on electric vehicle chargers or […] Read more