SECI Invites Expression of Interest to set up 20 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Facility Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the EOI, SECI will gather information on the feasibility of such floating projects and prospective developers to help its forming of the call for bids for various capacities. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited an expression of interest (EoI) from prospective manufacturers to set up an integrated solar manufacturing facility in India. […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
INDIA Marches Ahead Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As 2017 comes to an end, it is worth taking a holistic look at the Indian solar market to analyze key trends, challenges and outlook. By many accounts, the Indian solar power industry is on a roll. According to a report released by consulting firm Bridge to India, India is expected to reach an installed […] 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
Mumbai Temple Harnesses Solar Power to Reduce Annual Power Bills By 40 Percent Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The prominent Manas Mandir derasar in Shahapur has installed solar rooftop panels that will reduce pollution and save 40 percent of its annual cost of electricity. Many Mosques and temples in several parts of India have started to harness electricity from renewable energy sources. This time, the prominent temple in Mumbai, Manas Mandir derasar in […] Read more
African Development Bank Grants $265M Loan for Two Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The bank has committed $265 million for Morocco where two solar power plants named NOORM I and NOORM II with a combined capacity of 800MW The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved $324 million loan for two renewable energy projects in Africa. The Bank has set aside US$265 million for two solar power plants named […] Read more
EDF Announces to Develop 30 GW of Solar Capacity in France by 2035 Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy EDF will invest about 25 billion euros to develop 30 gigawatt of solar capacity in France between 2020 and 2035. French state-controlled utility EDF announced it plans for a big push into solar energy in France that will cost up to €25bn. Jean-Bernard Lévy, EDF chairman and chief executive said the utility will invest about […] Read more
International Solar Alliance to Develop an Insurance Scheme Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance has created an international expert group to work on blue print of the mechanism which is expected to come out in next year. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which became a treaty-based global entity on December 6, is planning to develop an insurance scheme – Common Risk Mitigating Mechanism – to protect […] Read more
Czech Republic to Invest in Punjab, Envoy Met CM Amarinder Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Ambassador further offered unique 15-seater aircraft for boosting regional mobility in Punjab. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Czech Republic Ambassador Milan Hovorka met each other to discuss and discover over investment opportunities in the field of manufacturing in Punjab. As per an official release, Hovorka and the accompanied high-level delegation possessed keen interest […] Read more
