Government’s New Solar Norms Prevents DISCOMSs from Terminating PPAs Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar guidelines, laid down by the renewable energy ministry, prevent DISCOMs from unilaterally amending or terminating PPAs. India has announced new norms to improve bankability of solar power projects and boost investments without raising tariff, even as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said the country can raise renewable energy use to meet a […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Moving Towards a Sustainable Future Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The discourse on renewable sources of energy and other issues of the environment in Saudi Arabia is moving increasingly to the fore. The world’s biggest powers have debated the issue of climate change at length. They came together in 2015 to find possible solutions to curtail its impact. 195 countries made history in 2015 when […] Read more
Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Rural Electrification & Solar Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is blessed with huge amount of natural resources. It observes around 300 sunny days a year on an average highlighting a huge potential of solar energy in India. Solar energy could play an important role in alleviating energy poverty. India receives solar radiation of 5 to 7 kWh/m2 for 300 to 330 days in […] Read more
Solar Power Expected to Exceed Thermal Output by 2027 Updated On Sat, Aug 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Economic Survey suggests that India’s installed power capacity is 327 GW of which thermal power from coal comprises 192.16 GW or 55% of the total, while renewable energy capacity is 57.26 MW or 18% of the total. India’s renewable energy programme is proceeding at such a rapid pace that its contribution to total power generation […] Read more
Implementation of GST to Hit Solar Capacity Addition in 2018 Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy 2018 will be a different story for the solar industry because of confusion over applicability of the GST on solar products, and this will affect the solar addition capacity in coming year. India has installed around 4800MW solar capacity in the in calendar year 2017, compared to 4038MW commissioned in 2016. Also, it is expected […] Read more
NGT Seeks reply from Centre and Pollution Control Board on Plea to Ban Antimony Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the Ministry of Commerce and the Central Pollution Control Board and sought their response before August 24. A plea seeking a ban on the manufacture, use and import of solar panels containing antimony, a heavy […] Read more
SOLAR AND PAPER INDUSTRY ALIGNED Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry of India. Notwithstanding, paper sector is one of the most energy-critical […] Read more
P.P. Chaudhary inaugrates 200 KW solar rooftop PV plant commissioned by Jakson Group in Delhi Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the solar power project, Jakson, installed 669 solar modules of 310 watt manufactured at its solar module manufacturing plant in Greater Noida. Union Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Justice and Electronics & IT, P.P. Chaudhary on Tuesday inaugurated a 200 KW solar rooftop PV power plant installed and commissioned by […] Read more
