Solar Developers to Get a One-Time GST Compensation of Rs 2000 crore Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy An order by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in October had approved the claims of solar power developers. In a relief to the solar developers, state power distribution companies will have to pay nearly Rs 2000 crore as a one-time compensation towards the impact of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on developers according to Icra. […] Read more
Wind and Solar Cheapest Form of New Energy Capacity Addition Globally: Study Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new best in class solar and wind plants cost half of what coal plants used to cost, including in China and India In all the major economies around the world, wind and solar have become the cheapest source of new energy capacity addition, a study found. The new best in class solar and wind […] Read more
NHAI Installs Solar Street Lights on Chennai Road Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to Chennai city police, the poorly lit road was a major accident prone area due to insignificant lighting on the stretch. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will be lighting up a stretch of 32-KM Chennai bypass which connects four different national highways, with solar street lamps. According to Chennai city police, the poorly […] Read more
Solar Energy Corporation to Issue Tenders of 4000 MW in Nov-Feb Period Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The proposal however, will not guarantee India meeting its solar energy target under the national solar mission In order to fast-track the energy output from solar energy, government has instructed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to issues tenders for 4000 MW of solar energy by the month of February 2019. The proposal however, […] Read more
Maharashtra to Give Huge Subsidies on Solar Agri Pumps: Minister Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Speaking at the Agro Vision 2018, the minister informed that one lakh such solar pumps will be given to the farmers With a motive of bringing solar energy to every nook and corner of rural Maharashtra, the state government is planning to give huge amount of subsidies on solar agricultural pumps. Maharashtra state energy minister […] Read more
Solar Energy Sector Losing Sheen With Developers Shunning Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued tenders for 1,200 megawatt (MW) of wind-solar hybrid scheme and 10,000 MW solar tender linked to manufacturing units Once touted as the sunrise sector, solar energy industry is losing is its sheen with developers showing reluctance towards bidding for projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued tenders […] Read more
Solar Water Solutions, World Vision Launched SolarRO Unit in Kenya Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The unit provides safe drinking water from saline water for some 710 people, including 410 children. The local community no longer has to fetch water over long distances. Humanitarian aid organization World Vision and Finnish water technology company Solar Water Solutions launched a fully solar-powered water purification unit in Tseikuru, Kitui County. The unit provides […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Bags 3 Awards at ICC Awards-2018 Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy This achievement bears testimony to our dedication and commitment to reliable, quality power supply and further strengthens our resolve to bring innovative changes and best practices in the business of power distribution in the country, says Banga, CEO, Tata Power-DDL. Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government […] Read more
India Ready to Share Renewable Energy Expertise: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The minister was talking to delegates of various countries during the seminar of ‘Know India Programme’. Taking a leadership role in the renewable energy domain, Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that India is ready to share its expertise in renewable energy sector with small island nations. The minister […] Read more
