Surat to be India’s First Smart City with Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Under the Mission, the SMC with the investment of whooping Rs 2908 crore, are implementing the development works in the city. The consultative committee members of the Ministry of urban development are on a visit to the city of Surat where they visited multiple projects that are being implemented by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) under […] Read more
Finland’s Fortum to sell 54% Stake in Indian Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy “This project demonstrates the growing maturity of India’s secondary market for renewables – creating an environment in which private investors have the confidence to invest in new greenfield projects that will accelerate the decarbonization of India’s economy” With an aggregate capacity of 185 MW in India, Finland’s Fortum sign an agreement to sell a 54% […] Read more
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son may Meet PM Modi for $60 Bn Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jun 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Being the hub of investment as far as solar industry is concerned, countries like China and now Japan’s tech giant SoftBank are eyeing to grab a major pie in the clean energy segment in India. In the coming years, India is expected to go through the biggest revolution in solar energy. The country which has […] Read more
Greenko in Advance Stages of Buying Essel Infra’s Solar Biz Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy When contacted, an Essel spokesperson told sources, “As an infrastructure conglomerate, we keep on evaluating various opportunities. However, we would not like to comment on market speculation.” Greenko also declined to comment on the deal. A part of Subhash Chandra-led Essel group, Essel Infraprojects is in advance stage of selling 685 MW solar business to […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Debi Prasad Dash, Director – IESA Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are your thoughts about Li-ion battery future in India? Manufacturing of new technology batteries is at a nascent stage in India. There are no Li-ion cell manufactures in India but several companies like EXCIOM, ACME, Delta, Coslight and Future hi tech batteries have established Li-ion assembly plant in India. At least five major […] Read more
India Won’t Impose Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Equipment Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision had different effects on solar players in the country. On the one hand it had delighted manufacturers while as on the other hand it alarmed developers about the steep rise in input costs. Overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of 70% levy on imported solar equipment, the government has reversed the decision […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Saurabh Srivastava, President – Marketing & Product Strategy, Eastman Auto and Power Limited Updated On Wed, May 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are the initiatives Eastman Auto & Power has taken in contributing towards India’s clean and green energy initiative? We, at Eastman Auto and Power Limited, are committed to encouraging clean and green energy adoption. In this regard, we have developed batteries for e-rickshaws which play an instrumental role in reducing carbon footprint. We […] Read more
IL&FS, SoftBank Partnered to Power 20 GW Solar Power Parks Updated On Tue, May 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The announcement came two months after the SoaftBank tied up with China’s GCL System Integration Technology for Indian solar power venture worth Rs 6350 Crore. Both SB Energy, the power and energy investment arm of SoftBank and IL&FS Energy will develop grid-connected solar projects across the country. To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious renewable […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Higher Energy Yield. Lower LCOE. Superior Return – This is your mantra for Series 6 Modules. Can you please justify the above statement in detail? The First Solar Series 6 module leverages the same proven semi-conductor (CdTe) and the manufacturing process, with a larger form factor. The module size is 1.2X 2 Mtrs with […] Read more
