India’s Total Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9 GW Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9000 Megawatt with Tamil Nadu leading the Pack Country’s solar power generation capacity stood at over 9 GW as on December 31, 2016 with Tamil Nadu having the largest output capability followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat. Total solar power generation capacity was 9,012 MW as on December 31, 2016. Tamil […] Read more
BHEL Bags 3.6 MW Solar Rooftop Order from Surat Municipal Corporation Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL has acquired an order to install solar PV Rooftop system with a capacity of 3.6 MW for Surat Municipal Corporation State-run power equipment maker BHEL has secured order for the installation of Solar PV rooftop systems totaling 3.6 MW from Surat Municipal Corporation. While all the 10 identified areas of installation would be within […] Read more
Middle East is The New Market for Chinese Solar Players Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Chinese solar panel manufacturers are tapping the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia markets, with large-scale investment in renewable energy expected to drive a rapid increase in demand for imported technology. Local demand has underpinned the rise of China’s solar energy industry, but faced by a slowdown in domestic solar energy projects and reduced […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
Government Should Remove Service Tax for the Installation & Commissioning of RE Projects: Vikram Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow more power generation capacity under the RE Sector, the Government should remove service tax for the installation & Commissioning Gyanesh Chaudhary, CEO and Managing Director, Vikram Solar in his budget expectation statement said keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow […] Read more
Heavy Industries Minister inaugurates BHEL’s Solar Cells, Module Production Lines Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and 105 MW solar cells manufacturing lines to start operation in Bengaluru Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete has inaugurated BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and upgraded 105 MW solar cell lines in Bengaluru. “BHEL’s state-of-the-art 200 MW solar photovoltaic module manufacturing line and upgraded 105 MW solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing […] Read more
Elecnor to Build a 115 MW Solar PV Plant in Chile Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 115 MW Solar PV Plant will be constructed in the municipality of Til Til, Santiago Elecnor has won a USD 117.2 million contract to build solar PV plant in Chile. This facility, with a capacity of 115 MWp, will be in the municipality of Til Til, to the north of Santiago, in the Metropolitan […] Read more
Natcore’s 200 MW Vietnam Solar Project Receives Essential Government Approvals Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A US$300 million solar project managed by Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has been included in the list of selected projects for the development of solar energy in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam, and has been approved by the Province People’s Committee. Next up: confirmation by VietNam Electricity (EVN) and by the […] Read more
Boviet Solar launches New Line of 72-Cell and 60-Cell, High Efficiency Solar Modules for 2017 Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Boviet Solar USA has launched a new lineup of high efficiency solar modules for 2017. The new lineup of modules include 60-cell poly and mono modules, 72-cell poly and mono modules, PERC (Passive Emitter Rear Contact) modules, and a new rooftop solar module with built-in rail-less systems. The company will start shipping the modules in […] Read more