PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, […] Read more
Solar System Installation Mandatory for New Building Approval: HC Updated On Mon, Oct 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy High court passed the interim direction on a plea moved by Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association alleging that Tangedco was backing down from producing wind energy deliberately. In a bid to force solar use by the public, Madras High Court (HC) has directed the government to add solar power system installations as a norm in the approval […] Read more
SECI’s 5000MW Solar Auction Gets Single Bidder Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the government’s targets of achieving a cumulative capacity of 100 GW Solar PV installation by 2022, the SECI had invited bids from developers. Weighed down by the industry sentiment, state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received unsatisfactory response for its tender of 5GW per year solar manufacturing as only a single bidder […] Read more
Trump’s Solar Tariff Created $236.5 Mn in Addl Costs for American Consumers: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Any trade restrictions imposed on the solar industry hurts American consumers and American workers,” said EnergySage CEO and founder Vikram Aggarwal. EnergySage’s latest semiannual Solar Marketplace Intel Report revealed the economic impact of the Section 201 solar tariffs on residential solar customers in America. Immediately following the US International Trade Commission’s finding of injury to American solar […] Read more
Statkraft to Invest $1.2 Bn in Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to achieve the target, Statkraft has an ambition to reach 6000 MW onshore wind and 2000 MW solar until 2025. Renewable Energy generator, Statkraft in a bid to strengthen its position in the renewable energy industry has planned to invest USD 1.2 billion in the renewable energy segment during the period 2019-2025. In […] Read more
Reverse Bidding to Continue in Renewable Energy Sector, says R K Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy “We will accept bids which are reasonable. If we come across bids which we consider to be excessive, we will cancel them,” the Minister said. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that the government will not accept any unreasonable bids for renewables like solar and wind and continue to conduct […] Read more
High Wind, Solar Potential in Goa: GCCI Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy A hybrid wind and solar power unit with a capacity of 4 KW has been installed at Verna, Goa to study and showcase the benefits of using the hybrid turbine. Though like any coastal area of Indian subcontinent, Goa has immense wind and solar energy potential but its industry body Goa Chamber of Commerce and […] Read more
CSML Assigns Rooftop Solar Installation to BHEL Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy CSML is expecting BHEL to complete the 5.7 crore work within six months after which an annual maintenance contract for five years adds up. Cochin Smart Mission (CSML) has signed a deal with Bharat Heavy Electronics (BHEL) for the installation of rooftop solar systems on select government buildings. As a part of the smart city […] Read more
Solar Plants Seek Clarity on GST Rate Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar plants industry seems to be divided with the developers and the manufacturers having distinct views on the advance ruling by the state advance ruling appellate. With Maharashtra and Karnataka’s Advance Ruling authority pegging GST rate for solar plants at 18 percent and 5 percent respectively, the solar industry seems to be in a jam […] Read more