BCD Will Raise Solar Purchase Cost by Rs 900 Cr pa for Off-takers: Ind-Ra Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The imposition of BCD will lead to an increase in solar tariffs which will increase power purchase costs for solar off-takers by Rs 900 crore annually India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has come out and said that the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) on solar cells and modules with effect from 1 April 2022 […] Read more
BHEL Secures 1st Overseas Contract for Grid-Tied Solar Plant in Mauritius Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has secured its maiden overseas turnkey contract for a grid-tied 8 MW solar power plant to be developed in Mauritius on an EPC basis. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced that it has achieved another milestone in international business by securing its maiden overseas turnkey contract for a grid-connected 8 MW ac solar […] Read more
MNRE Urgently Needs Strategic Plan to Achieve 100 GW Solar Target: SCOE Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The SCOE has recommended MNRE to speedily work out a strategic plan to achieve the target of 100 GW solar energy within the deadline of 2022 The Standing Committee on Energy (SCOE) recently presented its 17th report on ‘Action Plan for the achievement of 175 Gigawatt (GW) Renewable Energy Target’, relating to the Ministry of […] Read more
BHEL Exploring Opportunities in Manufacturing in Solar PV Value Chain Updated On Sat, Mar 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has invited bids from reputed consultancy firms to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for manufacturing in the solar PV value chain India’s largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sector, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has invited bids to appoint a consulting firm with a proven track record and requisite […] Read more
Happy Times for Borosil Renewables As Duty on Solar Glass Imports Notified Updated On Mon, Mar 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s Ministry of Finance has formally notified the levy of a countervailing duty (CVD) on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value on the imports of textured and tempered (whether coated or uncoated) glass from Malaysia. the move follows a recommendation from the country’s DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) in December last year, when […] Read more
Waaree Supplies 2.47 MW Solar Modules to Vibgyor Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, India’s largest solar module manufacturer with an installed capacity of 2 GW, has announced supplying 330wp & 335wp Solar modules for a 2.47 MW project Developed by the Sunil Gadhoke led Vibgyor Energy, of Sunbeam Real Ventures Pvt Ltd. The solar project of Vibgyor Energy is located at Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh and Waaree […] Read more
SSN-COE Team Gets Rs 12 Cr Grant from DST for Solar Ingot Manufacturing Tech Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at SSN-COE have been awarded a Rs 12 crore grant from the DST, for tech they believe can catalyse India’s solar ingot and wafer manufacturing abilities SSN College of Engineering (SSN-COE), Chennai has announced that a team of its researchers led by Professor P. Ramasamy, Dean (Research) have been awarded a grant of Rs […] Read more
Solar the Star For Attracting Investments in India’s Energy Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Vishal Yadav A suitable geographic terrain, supportive Government policies, future energy demand, and environmental concerns have placed growth as well as momentum behind solar energy in India. Rising population, an emerging economy with exponential growth ambitions, and urbanization are some factors contributing to India’s increasing energy demand. According to a report by the International […] Read more
Longi Solar Top Module Supplier to India In 2020, Says Report Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy China’s LONGi Solar, a global leader in high-efficiency mono-crystalline solar cells and modules, has been named India’s market leader based on module shipments in 2020, according to a recent study by Gurugram-based research firm JMK Research. For LONGi, the numbers will be gratifying, as it has taken the firm just over 2 years to make […] Read more
