Tata Power Solar Expands and Modernizes its Solar Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The expansion and modernization of its manufacturing facility will increase solar module capacity by 100% and cell capacity by 65% to cater to increasing demand for high quality solar panels. Keeping up with Government of India’s progressive ‘Make in India’ plan of domestic production with enhanced efficiency of a solar cells and solar modules, Tata […] 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
New Power Generation Capacity Could Be All Renewables only after 2023-24: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The cost of renewable electricity and its storage is on a steady decline and could stabilise at around Rs 5 per KWh. This would enable India to move decisively towards renewables for future generation. What this ,means is that India has a ten-year window where no new investments are likely to be done in coal, […] Read more
India’s Total Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9 GW Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9000 Megawatt with Tamil Nadu leading the Pack Country’s solar power generation capacity stood at over 9 GW as on December 31, 2016 with Tamil Nadu having the largest output capability followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat. Total solar power generation capacity was 9,012 MW as on December 31, 2016. Tamil […] Read more
Canadian Solar announces commencement of its solar module manufacturing in Sorocaba,Brazil Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian has announced the commencement of solar module manufacturing in Sorocaba, Brazil. The new manufacturing facility will be Brazil’s largest, with 380 MW annual capacity of made in Brazil solar modules. The official inauguration of this state-of-the-art new solar module facility was attended by the Geraldo Alckmin, Governor for the State of Sao Paulo, Eduardo […] Read more
NTPC to expand its target of setting up 10 GW of solar capacity: Report Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. is reportedly expanding its solar energy target and slowing down development of coal-based plants. According to Bloomberg, NTPC will expand its target of setting up 10 GW solar capacity. Chairman Gurdeep Singh speaking to publication said that NTPC will also support building 15GW of solar capacity by buying power from producers and selling […] Read more
KEC International to expand the solar module capacity in India Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy KEC International, one of the leading manufacturers of electric power transmission towers and EPC solution provider for engineering procurement and construction is looking to tap the robust pipeline of solar projects in the country. The company is also manufacturing module mounting structures for solar plants. Rajesh Koolwal, Vice President, manufacturing, KEC International said, “The Rajasthan […] Read more
If the solar tariff increases then the demand of solar will go down which will impact the further capacity roll-out: Hindustan Power Updated On Fri, Sep 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Clean energy arm of Hindustan Power is one of the leading India’s player in solar power generation. It has developed solar farms across the country and internationally. Hindustan Power played major role in changing the scenario of solar power in India. India’s first solar power plant of 5 MW capacity and the then Asia’s […] Read more
Japan’s Softbank to invest in Indian Solar Manufacturing to boost Modi’s 100GW target Updated On Tue, Sep 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. has its mind on collaborating with Indian manufacturers to produce the solar panels that will facilitate in meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s energy targets. Manoj Kohli, Executive Chairman of SB Energy said to Bloomberg, “SoftBank’s strategy for India includes solar panel manufacturing.” He also ruled out making the panels through […] Read more
