Soon 20% of all C&I Solar Systems in India Will be Grid-Tied: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Increasing electricity demand and rising grid tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are driving business users to rooftop solar, which is not only cleaner and cheaper but also gives them tariff certainty for 25 years. In ‘Powering up Sunshine – Untapped Opportunities in India’s Rooftop Solar Market’, a new report from JMK Research & Analytics […] Read more
MNRE Guidelines For Off-grid Solar Power Plants in RESCO Mode Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally issued the guidelines for the implementation of off-grid solar power packs/ plants installed in RESCO mode and through model PPA. The newly issued guidelines follow the ministry’s order in April last year that extended Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme –Phase III till March 31, […] Read more
RK Singh Confident India Will Have 450 GW RE by 2030 Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy India will have around 60% of its installed electricity generation capacity from clean sources by 2030 reaching 450 GW RE capacity, RK Singh has said. India will have around 60 percent of its installed electricity generation capacity from clean energy sources by 2030, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh has said. The […] Read more
Navy Station in Raigad Brings Online 2 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The first 2 MW solar power plant of the western command of the Indian Navy was inaugurated at the IN Karanja Station in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The first 2 MW solar power plant of the Indian Navy was inaugurated at the IN Karanja Station near Uran in Raigad district of Maharashtra on July 21, 2020, officials said. Vice Admiral […] Read more
EDF Renewables Announces Wind Projects Worth 360 MW in Chile Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables has announced two significant steps forward in wind power in Chile. The first relates to the 60 MW extension of the Cabo Leones I wind farm located in northern Chile. The second relates to the award of land allowing up to 300 MW wind capacities. These future developments form part of the EDF […] Read more
Ayala’s AC Energy to Build 100 MW Solar Plant in India Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ayala Corporation’s subsidiary AC Energy is making its first major investment in India by developing the 100 MW ac Sitara solar plant in Rajasthan, India. Ayala Corporation’s subsidiary AC Energy is making its first major investment in India by developing the 100 MW ac Sitara solar plant through its joint venture with UPC Renewables China […] Read more
NIPSCO Announces two Solar Projects Worth 300 MW in Indiana Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy NIPSCO has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects in central Indiana. NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects that […] Read more
Solar Installations in Q1 2020 Slowed Down in India, China and US: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, Q1 of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with just 15.8 GW getting installed. According to a new report, quarter 1 (Q1) of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with only one quarter in the past 9, being lower with […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
