Probe on Surging Duty for Solar Cell Imports Began By Government Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is targeting to 100 GW solar capacity by 2022. The current installed capacity is about 15 GW. India began to probe to determine imposition of safeguard duty on surging imports of solar cells with a view to protect domestic manufacturers. Domestic manufacturers have approached the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) with a complaint that […] Read more
5500 Schools Use Solar Power in US as Costs Fall Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a report prepared by the Solar Foundation, Generation 180 and the Solar Energy Industries Association, solar power in K-12 schools has increased by 86 percent in three years. More than 5,500 American schools have incorporated solar technology with a total capacity of 910 megawatts, enough to power 190,000 homes, according to the study. […] Read more
Hydrogen Producing Floating Solar Cells Developed Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy A novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device which can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water is discovered by the researchers from Columbia University in the US. Floating solar cells competent of utilizing sun energy to produce hydrogen fuel from water have been developed by the scientists. Currently, NASA’s space program is using hydrogen […] Read more
India Plans Rs 11,000 Crore Aid To Support Domestic Solar Cell Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a concept note of a proposal that aims to provide a 30 percent subsidy for setting up new solar plants and expanding the existing ones. India plans to boost solar module manufacturing by providing Rs 11,000 crore direct support along with concessions to cut reliance […] Read more
GST Increases Cost of Solar Projects by 12 Percent, Says AISIA Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the current GST regime, “solar power cost will see upward escalation”, the All India Solar Industries Association said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to 10-12 percent rise in overall cost of solar projects, the All India Solar Industries Association has said, while petitioning the government against the rise in tax incidence […] Read more
Petitioners Attended the Anti-Dumping Petition Hearing by DGAD Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy An anti-dumping duty may be described as a protectionist tariff imposed by the domestic government. All the petitioners of the anti-dumping duty matter on solar cells and modules were present at the hearing by the Directorate General of Anti- Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) on December 12, 2017. The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) as […] Read more
Solar Utilities Network to be Launched in Feb 2018 Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Solar Utilities Network will promote a network of expertise and provide a platform for knowledge exchange for those in the solar and renewable energy sectors. Gulf Industry Fair 2018, the Northern Gulf’s leading business-to-business industrial show, is set to launch a new initiative for the renewable energy sector next year – The Solar Utilities […] Read more
RK Singh Comes to Rescue Solar Projects From Uncertainty of Anti-dumping Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Extending his support to the industry, the minister mentioned while the decision on anti-dumping duty on solar imports is still undeclared. The Minister of power, new and renewable energy RK Singh commented that the new bidders and the existing solar energy projects should be protected from the uncertainty of antidumping duties on import of low […] Read more
Two Bangladeshi Companies Wins $1 Million For Developing Platform For Household Solar System Users Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy A minimum of 100 smart grids serving as many as 15,000 people with the help of the granted funds. Two Bangladeshi firms Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare were recognized for their project with $ 1 Million by UN linked funds, the project allows villagers to access more solar power and boosts entrepreneurship. The platform helps solar system […] Read more
