NTPC installs AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV at NETRA in Greater Noida Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC has announced installation of AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV with demand side management at NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) the R&D arm in Greater Noida. State-run NTPC has announced installation of AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV with demand side management at NTPC Energy Technology Research […] Read more
First Solar Secures Syndicated Development Loan Facility from Mizuho for Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy This financing represents the first syndicated solar project development loan facility arranged and participated in by Mizuho Bank, and it is the third loan facility First Solar has secured with Mizuho Bank. First Solar has announced that it has signed a syndicated development loan facility agreement of approximately $64 million with Mizuho Bank for utility-scale […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more
NEXTracker Achieves 1 GW of Solar Tracker Sales in India Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s projects commissioned or under construction with Sterling & Wilson, Adani Green Energy, SkyPower, CleanMax Solar, Suzlon, and ReNew Power are milestones that demonstrate the rapidly growing adoption of solar trackers in India. NEXTracker has announced that it has sold over 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar trackers to utility-scale power plants in India. This achievement […] Read more
Indian Railways to Reduce Emission by 33 Percent by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The use of renewable sources of energy will be promoted for which a big target has been set to achieve 1000 MW of solar power installed capacities. Going green, the Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to reduce emission by 33 percent in the next 10-12 years through sustained energy efficiency measures and maximum use […] Read more
Delhi Lt Governor directs to prepare SOP and a roadmap for promoting installation of solar panels Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Lt. Governor dubbed solar energy as a strong antidote to pollution while participating in a meeting of officials including Delhi chief secretary of and secretary (power) among others from different departments of the Delhi government. Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday directed the power department to prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) as well […] Read more
NISE Organizing 12th Three- Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The vision of this 12th three- day skill development program on solar PV system design is to enable participants to “Design and Simulate SPV System NISE is organizing 12th three- day skill development program on solar PV system design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” software with cost economic and policies The main objective of this skill […] Read more
IBC SOLAR Commission 22.5 MWp Solar PV project in Phalodi, Rajasthan Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IBC SOLAR in India had the lead and overall responsibility for the solar PV project, the engineering and technical supervision was done by the German parent company, who also provided some key components. IBC SOLAR has announced that it has commissioned its sixth solar PV power plant in Rajasthan in the north of India. The […] Read more
All solar equipments and its parts including panels, cells and modules would be taxed at 5% under GST Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government is planning to bring down GST rate on solar panels or modules to around 5 per cent as against 18 per cent declared earlier. The government’s recent announcement of 18% tax rate under the new indirect tax regime for solar module was the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector. Looking into […] Read more
