ISA countries support commissioning of a Study on CRMM for Solar Power Generation Projects in Solar Resource Rich Countries Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The proposed CRMM will offer a simple and affordable tool that will create a secure environment for private institutional investment in solar assets. Argentina, Burkina-Faso, Chad, France, India, Ivory Coast, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Sénégal, Uganda and Yemen have jointly supported commissioning of a study to define and structure a Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism (CRMM) […] Read more
No Need to Lower GST Rates for the Growth of Solar Power in India: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The GST Council has finalized 18 percent of rate for solar panels in its three-day meeting in Srinagar. Piyush Goyal, Power, Coal, Renewable Energy and Mines Minister has said that the government does not need lower tax rates to ensure the growth of solar power sector in India. Goyal was talking in the context of […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Energy, Vivint Solar partners to Bring Automotive Battery Innovation to the U.S. Residential Solar Market Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two companies will introduce a joint offering that will provide customers with the German engineering and performance of Mercedes-Benz Energy batteries coupled with Vivint Solar’s expertise in designing, installing and servicing solar energy systems. Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to bring the Mercedes-Benz customizable home energy storage system to […] Read more
Maharashtra Seamless Commissions 20 MW Solar Power Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The power generated from the 20 MW DCR solar power project will be sold for Rs.5.07/kWh to the off-taker. One of the leading manufacturers of electric resistance welded and seamless pipes and tubes, Maharashtra Seamless has successfully commissioned a 20 MW Solar Power Project at village Khetusar in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The company has also obtained […] Read more
Boost to India’s renewable energy plan as China steps-up investment in solar Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Chinese investments in Indian coal projects have been declining. At the same time, Chinese investments in India on solar projects are slowly increasing,” India is treading a strong renewable energy path post-Paris Agreement as it witnesses a step-up in Chinese investments in solar energy. Additionally, there’s a significant slowdown in Chinese investments in thermal power […] Read more
Fronius SnapINverters are Increasing the Supply of Renewable Energy Around the World Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy With SnapINverter from Fronius, The vision of 24 hours of sun is growing ever closer. Solar technology pioneer Fronius has developed a generation of inverters that are inspiring planners, installers and PV system operators alike: the SnapINverter. These devices are already being used successfully in a wide range of applications around the world, from family […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Government Plans to Float Tenders for Two Pilot Battery-Backed Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to tap and store the solar power in reducing power charges. With rapid growth in the solar power capacity and changes in the battery backup technologies, the Andhra Pradesh Government plans to float tenders for two solar parks to be taken up on a […] Read more
ADB Issues Green Rupee-Linked Bond to Support Renewable Energy in India Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADB’s green rupee-linked bond to support renewable energy in India carries a 6.00% interest rate with a 3.75-year maturity, falling due in February 2021. The bonds, which are denominated in Indian rupees but settled in US dollars, were underwritten by JP Morgan and TD Securities as Joint Lead Managers The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has […] Read more
Vietnamese Province Green-Lights $35 Million Solar Energy Plant Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 30 MW solar energy plant is being developed as a joint venture between local energy companies Song Lam Investment & Construction and Song La Energy JSC, and is being entirely domestically-funded, with a total investment of VND800 billion (US$35 million). Vietnam’s north-central province of Thanh Hoa is set to build a new 30 MW […] Read more