Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more
AP: NREDCAP Issues Tender for 35 MW Rooftop Solar PV Plants Updated On Thu, Apr 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of work covers design, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance, operation. It also includes wiring up from the SPV Rooftop system to Distribution Board. Under net metering policy of the state, New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP) has announced a tender of grid-connected rooftop solar PV plants of 1 […] Read more
Solar Rooftop Manufacturers Awaiting Rs 200 cr Govt Subsidy Updated On Mon, Apr 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since, September last year no payment has been made to the manufacturers. The Central Government has not yet paid the subsidy dues to the solar rooftop manufacturers who sell their products on subsidized rates to customers and later recover it from the government. Since, September last year no payment has been made to the manufacturers. […] Read more
International Solar Alliance: A Rollercoaster Ride for Indian Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Indian solar sector witnesses sharp momentum in the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took office, India had 3 GW of solar power, which now turned to nearly seven-times of that, or 20 GW, by the end of FY18. India’s efforts towards solar sector came into […] Read more
Surat Tops Among Green Energy Producers in India Updated On Fri, Apr 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy SMC produces 86.5 GWh of renewable energy as compared to its per year requirement of 245 GWh, which is 35 percent of its requirements. The municipal body of the diamond city, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), produces nearly 40 MW of renewable energy from solar, wind and biogas. Also, additional 10 MW of green energy is expected to […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duty: A Battle Still Remain to be Fought on the Ground Updated On Thu, Apr 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Inspite of, the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) has recently terminated the anti-dumping probe on import of solar cells and modules from China, Taiwan and Malaysia on the back of current petition withdrawn by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) itself in March FY18. There’s still a journey of rocky road ahead to be travelled […] Read more
Amendment in Solar Bidding Norms Positive: ICRA Report Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The MNRE amended the bidding norms for solar projects on April 3 2018, wherein the ‘change in law’ provision now applies to changes in taxation, duties and cess instead of change in taxation as applicable earlier. A report from credit rating agency ICRA says that, the latest amendment in the solar project bidding norms is […] Read more
Govt Issues Clarification on Tariff Based Bidding Process for Solar PV Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will allow solar power developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with respect to ‘Clarification to guidelines for the tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected solar PV power […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more