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
Acme Cleantech Solutions Approaches Madras High Court for Levied Import Duty Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In its petition, Acme said that customs officials were not following the proper procedure in making their revised assessments. The Madras High Court was approached by a solar power developer named Acme Cleantech Solutions filing a petition against Chennai port customs officials accusing them of charging import duties on panels and modules by categorizing them […] Read more
Kenyatta University Turns on 100KW Solar Power Plant Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100KW solar power plant has cost a total of Sh17mn (US$165,400) and is located on the university’s main campus in Kenyan capital city, Nairobi. Kenyatta University located in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has switched on the first phase of its solar power plant. The 100KW solar project has cost a total of Sh17mn (US$165,400) […] Read more
Goa’s New Solar Power Policy Sets Target to Generate 150 MW of Power by 2021 Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The policy includes a unit of capacity of up to 100KV of power and is divided into three categories said the chief minister. Goa Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar approved the much needed solar power policy according to which the state will target to generate 150MW of energy by 2021. Parrikar also announced the policy to […] Read more
Sinacon PV Central Inverters Launched in India by Siemens India Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy A solar PV inverter converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC). Siemens India launched with Sinacon PV a new generation of photovoltaic (PV) central inverters with an output up to 5,000 kVA. The inverter is part of the Siemens new electrical Balance of […] Read more
RK Singh Comes to Rescue Solar Projects From Uncertainty of Anti-dumping Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Extending his support to the industry, the minister mentioned while the decision on anti-dumping duty on solar imports is still undeclared. The Minister of power, new and renewable energy RK Singh commented that the new bidders and the existing solar energy projects should be protected from the uncertainty of antidumping duties on import of low […] Read more
The first Ever Commissioning of a Solar Power Plant By Voltalia SA Announced in Brazil Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The power plant has joined the 2MW thermal unit which is operational since December 2015. The first ever commissioning of a solar power plant by French renewable power plants operator Voltalia SA (EPA:VLTSA) announced in Brazil. The Oiapoque based power plant having a capacity of 4MW was gradually commissioned in October 2017, announced Volatalia in […] Read more
India Installs 1861 MW Solar Power, Maharashtra Leads From the Front Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maharashtra, has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the largest solar rooftop state in India says the Bridge to India report. Renewable energy consultancy firm Bridge to India in its latest edition of its infographic report, ‘India Solar Rooftop Map’ has said India added new rooftop solar power capacity of 840 MW in the last 12 […] Read more
