Budget 2018: Reactions From the Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Jaitley in his budget 2018 speech proposed that the duty on solar tempered glass or solar tempered [anti-reflective coated] glass for the manufacture of solar cells, panels, modules be reduced from 5 percent to zero. The Budget 2018 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to eliminate the import duty on components that […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Raises 15.5 Billion Yen for Its First Solar Fund Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Pacifico plans to launch additional renewable energy funds in the future incorporating a pipeline of its own developed solar projects and carefully chosen external solar assets. Pacifico Energy K.K. has announced it has successfully completed the launch of its first solar investment fund. The Fund will be comprised of 5 Japanese solar power plants totaling […] Read more
Ireda and Rumsl Join Hands for Large-Scale Solar Parks in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the total power proposed to be generated at Rewa solar park, 24% has been agreed to be purchased by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and balance 76% by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Ltd ( MPPMCL). Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) signed an agreement today […] Read more
Domestic Manufacturers Hoping of a Favorable Budget 2018 Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Currently, importing machinery and manufacturing equipment incur a heavy duty, compared to the duty-free import of finished products like Solar PV modules. As the administration keeps on the significance of the expanded appropriation of the sustainable power source, the power area seeks after a truly necessary push to domestic equipment manufacturers in the current year’s Union Budget. […] Read more
Dipti Swain Joins Azure Power as General Counsel Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Dipti has a number of publications to his credit in various national and international journals and is visiting faculty at law schools. Azure Power, a leading independent solar power producer in India, announced the appointment of Dipti Swain as the General Counsel of Azure Power. Swain comes on board with 12 years of diversified work […] Read more
Ireda and Rumsl Signs Agreement for Large-Scale Solar Parks in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) signed an agreement today for financing the shared infrastructure of two large Solar Parks in Madhya Pradesh. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), World Bank & IREDA have been able to work out a proposal to channelize US$ 100 Million […] Read more
Azure Roof Power to Electrify 152 Schools under MHRD Across Six States Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power will sign the power purchase agreement with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous body under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Azure Power has announced it has won a 11.35 megawatts (MWs) solar rooftop power project. This is the largest allocation for this auction, 60% of the total. Azure Power will sign […] Read more
Brijesh Pathak: UP To Set Up 10,700MW Solar Plants in Five Years Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2017 targets usage of 10,700 MW of framework associated solar power extends before the finish of 2022. The Uttar Pradesh government will set up around 6,000 solar power plants to meet its spotless energy focus of 10,700 MW in the following five years, Additional Energy Sources Minister Brijesh Pathak […] Read more
Engagement of Environmental Consultant for SECI Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is planning to set up a solar –wind hybrid project with World Bank financing. To assess and ensure the environmental safeguards requirement for the project, SECI intends to engage a Consultant on environmental matters on Retainer basis. Individuals having vast experience in various areas of preparation and implementation of environmental and social […] Read more
