TN Gets Fresh Influx of Investments in Areas Including Solar Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu has signed eight new MoUs that bring with them investments worth Rs 10,399 crore in areas including solar cells and modules manufacturing. The state government of Tamil Nadu, on July 20, 2020, has announced the signing of eight new Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) that bring with them investments worth Rs 10,399 crore in […] Read more
LAUNCHING- Solis 255K “More Than BIG” on 22nd July 2020 Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy 2020 is the year when the photovoltaic industry moves from subsidy to parity, and also the year of great technological change! Since the beginning the year, at least 7 companies have released new PV modules, with the power moving from 500W to 600W+! At the same time the renewable industry in India is witnessing aggressive […] Read more
Risen Energy Signs EPC Contract for 250 MW Solar Project in Vietnam Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Risen Energy will provide EPC services for Xinghai Group’s 4/5 solar project (totaling 250 MW) in Vietnam, and is expected to complete shipment in December. Risen Energy has announced that the company will provide EPC services for Xinghai Group’s 4/5 solar project (totaling 250 MW) in Loc Ninh, Vietnam, and is expected to complete shipment […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Continuation of Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect domestic manufacturers The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Over 1 Bn at Risk From Lack of Sustainable Cooling Access: SEforALL Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from SEforALL looked at 54 countries and finds that 1.02 billion people lack cooling access and remain at high risk With significantly higher rates of poverty and malnutrition forecast throughout the year due to COVID-19, a new report from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows that without access to sustainable cooling, countries will struggle to fully recover. The report ‘Chilling […] Read more
Riding the Sun- Solar Inverter Market Outlook Report Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The boom in renewable energy has created a thriving new industry segment today in India, with most attention focused on the modules or PV panels. However, there is another, critical component in solar and other renewable energy systems that has emerged with its own unique rules of engagement. The solar inverter market. The inverter market […] Read more
After 25 GW Capacity Target, Renew Power to Enter Cell Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Update: Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Founder at Renew Power, has confirmed that the firm will be entering into manufacturing of solar cells, with an initial capacity of 2000MW . Close on the heels of plans to grow total installed capacity to 25,000 MW in 5 years, comes a report in The Economic Times that Renew […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 9.347 Mn Solar Home Lighting Systems for ISA Member Countries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL on behalf of ISA has invited bids for the supply of 9,347,000 Solar Home Lighting Systems for installation in the member countries of ISA. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited bids from eligible bidders for […] Read more