Solar Power Juggernaut Will Keep Rolling Despite Higher Taxes Under GST Updated On Sat, May 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a list of 1,211 items released after the meeting of the GST Council, which comprises finance ministers of all the states of the Union, “Photosensitive semiconductor devices; including solar photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels”, will be charged at a rate of 18 Goods and Services […] Read more
JinkoSolar completes Financial Agreements for 1,177 MW Sweihan PV Power Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The agreements were signed by Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) and Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited (“Sweihan”), a joint venture between JinkoSolar and Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”), and a syndicate of international and local banks. JinkoSolar has announced that in a signing ceremony held at the Emirates Palace, the financial agreements for the debt […] Read more
ISOVOLTAIC to launch new backsheet ICOSOLAR CPO 3G at Intersolar Europe Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy ISOVOLTAIC ICOSOLAR CPO 3G backsheet has been manufactured using Borealis’ solar grades Quentys produced in Schwechat, Austria ISOVOLTAIC is gearing up to launch ICOSOLAR CPO 3G, a co-extruded polypropylene (PP) solar backsheet at Intersolar Europe in Munich. For the development of this backsheet ISOVOLTAIC, market and technology leader for solar backsheets, and Borealis, a leading […] Read more
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
President Mukherjee inaugurates integrated bio-solar-wind Microgrid centre at IIEST, Shibpur Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The integrated Bio-Solar-Wind micro-grid centre of IIEST is one cog in the wheel of sustainable development. We must ensure that electricity is available for ordinary people and potable water is provided for consumption of both humans and animals.” The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Bio-Solar-Wind Microgrid Centre and Centre for Water and Environment […] Read more
Haryana govt. exempts solar devices from VAT to encourage manufacturing in the state Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar devices exempted from VAT includes solar lanterns, solar home systems, stand-alone street lighting systems, solar water heating systems, solar water pumping systems, solar cooker boxes and dish type, solar chargers or inverters and solar photovoltaic modules. The Haryana government has exempted solar devices, equipment or parts used in installation of solar power projects from […] 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
World’s largest floating solar PV plant of 40MW with Sungrow’s PV inverters connected to the grid in Huainan, China. Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sungrow’s central inverter SG2500-MV employed in this solar PV plant features its integration of the inverter, the transformer and the switchgear, as a turnkey station with lower transportation cost due to its 20-foot containerized design Sungrow has announced that the world’s largest floating PV power plant of 40MW with Sungrow’s PV inverters utilized has been […] Read more
RaysExperts adds 30 MW capacity to its Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Around 99% of solar EPC companies in India have a total individual portfolio of less than 30 MW, however, Rays Experts, in a rare feat of sorts, achieved in just 3 months. RaysExperts has successfully commissioned projects that contributed an addition of 30 MW to Rays Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner. According to […] Read more
