Maharashtra to Provide Solar Electricity to Farmers Updated On Mon, Nov 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme was launched last year in Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar and Kolambi in Yawatmal to provide solar-generated electricity to farmers during the day. Post the success of Chief Minister’s Agricultural Solar Feeder Scheme in Maharashtra’s two places, the state government now plans to extend the scheme to the rest of the state. The scheme […] Read more
Delta India Industrial Automation New Product Launch 2018 – Developing Indian Market With the Latest Offerings Updated On Mon, Nov 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Delta’s Industrial Automation Business Group (IABG) has just brought a grand new product launch campaign at 4 cities across India: Pune, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chennai from November 14 to 21. Delta showcased it’s new Industrial Automation products with around 600 customers and channel partners during the events, and received an overwhelming response. The campaign successfully developed various […] Read more
Tangedco Gets Approval to Float Solar and Wind Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The tenders will be floated in December and the companies taking part in the bidding will have one year to commission the project. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has revieced an approval from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulation Commission (TNERC) float solar and wind power tender for the financial year 2018-19. The tenders […] Read more
Solar Industry Facing Some Challenge: Gyanesh Chaudhary Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Ambiguity arising from the GST relates to the fact that it is still not clear whether solar projects will be categorized under the 5% tax bracket or 18% tax bracket. Implementation of Goods and Service Tax and imposition of safeguard duties are proving to be challenging for the solar industry in India, Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD […] Read more
Instruments to Accelerate the Advent of Energy Storage in India Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy With all the buzz going around energy storage these days, very often than not it is claimed to be the holy grail of renewable energy. Owing to the intermittency and unpredictability in solar and wind generation, high degree of flexibility in Loads and Sources is needed by the electricity grid for absorbing renewable energy beyond […] Read more
Government has tendered 26 GW of renewable energy: IREDA Chairman Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy IREDA official further added that India is on the path to achieve 50 GW of energy production from renewable sources of energy. Indian government has tendered 26 GW of renewable energy, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Chairman K S Popli said at India Energy Forum’s (IEF’s) Renewable Energy Summit. IREDA official further added that […] Read more
Organic Molecule Offering 12.25% Energy Efficiency Discovered Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Scientists achieved a certified energy efficiency of 12.25 percent on an area of one square centimeter In a breakthrough development, scientists from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) have discovered a new organic molecule that absorbs more light than the conventional silicon used in solar cells. Teaming up with partners from the South China University of Technology […] Read more
GoI, ADB Lend $300 Mn via IIFCL to Fund Projects Including Renewables Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB funding is expected to fund at least 13 sub-projects through IIFCL, involving roads and renewable power generation, under the last tranche, says Kenichi Yokoyama. The Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 300 million loan agreement to support lending by India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL). The Ministry of Finance […] Read more
Acme Solar takes NTPC to Court Over Tariff dispute Updated On Fri, Nov 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy In a solar auction held by NTPC in August, Acme Solar had won a 600MW project in a total of 2000MW. In the latest fallout from the government imposed safeguard duty on solar panels and modules, Acme Solar has dragged the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to court over a dispute in tariff. In a […] Read more