New Jersey Moves to Phasing Out Solar Subsidies Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy At New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities’ board meeting, the Board adopted a rule beginning the process of phasing out the current program. The state of New Jersey in the USA is planning to reduce the financial burden by reducing the subsidies given for the development of solar power. The Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program […] Read more
PV System Commissioning – Perfection is The Key! Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Effective management of a solar PV plant could be divided into 3 distinctive steps i.e. Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning and Operations & Management (O&M). EPC deals with the pre-construction and construction activities of the PV power plant. Commissioning is the process that starts along with the construction of plants and proceeds through PV […] Read more
Sungrow Conducts ‘Solar Inverter Technical’ Workshop in CSR Initiative Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy With the share of renewable energy in the overall generation mix rising across India, there are 300,000 job openings in the solar sector. Sungrow, a leading inverter supplier for renewables, conducted a series of “Solar Inverter Technical” CSR workshops in India, which are aimed to provide a platform for the students to share creative insights […] Read more
KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
Solar Panels Installed Over Jan Shatabdi Express’s Roof Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar panels have been installed atop six coaches of Jan Shatabdi Express which runs between Coimbatore and Mayiladuthurai. In order to combat climate change and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, the Salem Division of the Southern Railway has turned towards solar energy to fulfill its energy needs. Solar panels have been installed atop six […] Read more
Visakhapatnam Smart City Issues 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in Visakhapatnam district on a turnkey basis along with grid connecting equipment. Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Ltd. has issued a tender for the installation of a 15 MW floating solar power plant in Visakhapatnam district. The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Bags Star of The Industry Award Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy CleanMax Solar has won this award due to its efforts to help corporates and social institutions achieve their sustainability aspirations. CleanMax solar, was awarded the “Star of The Industry Award 2018” under the category of “Best Green Energy Efficiency Initiative” and its founder and managing director, Mr. Kuldeep Jain, has been awarded under the category […] Read more
GST on Renewable Products Slashed to 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to this clarification, solar power developers were paying tax at the rate of 18% which had become a sticking point in the industry. Solar Industry is in a state of relief after the GST council clarified that the devices and parts related to renewable energy will be taxed a 5% while the services related […] Read more
Green Street Partners Develops 3-MW Community Solar Project in US Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Participation in the Community Solar Project was limited to the first 400 qualified applicants who signed up and whose accounts were in good standing. Green Street Power Partners has completed the construction of a 3 MW community solar project, located on a landfill in Raynham, Massachusetts. The plant will benefit the consumers of Taunton Municipal […] Read more