MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
Urban Development Dept Issues Tender For 340 kW Rooftop Solar on HDMC Buildings Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 8, 2019 The Urban Development Department (UDD) on behalf and for the Hubli – Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has issued tender for setting up of rooftop solar projects totalling 340 kW on net metering or gross metering models at multiple locations owned by HDMC in the Hubballi […] Read more
Karnataka Issues Tender For 3 MW Solar Plant in Belagavi Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 10, 2019 The Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) has floated a tender for the installation of 700 solar PV modules of 230 Wp capacity for a 3 MW solar PV power plant at Itnal Village in Belagavi district in the state. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Gets $50 Million LoC from Natixis Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy, LLC has secured a $50 million letter of credit facility from global financial services company Natixis. The US-based firm Recurrent Energy, which is one of the leading utility-scale solar and energy storage project developer has secured a $50 million LoC facility from multinational financial services […] Read more
LONGi Solar Wins Order For Ukraine’s Second Largest Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar will deliver 63.8 MW monocrystalline PERC modules and provide technical support during project implementation. In Ukraine, the second-largest solar power plant in Panovtsy, Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the Khmelnytskyi district, has been put into operation. The solar power plant is a joint venture of ICU, an independent asset manager, private equity, and investment advisory firm […] Read more
APEPDCL Seeking Approval of Discom-Driven Solar Rooftop Program Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In its petition, APEPDCL has asserted that this program will lead to reduced cost of rooftop solar PV systems for consumers, ensure quality, address the challenge of interconnection delays and enable adoption of rooftop solar PV by low-end consumer segments. The Eastern Power Distribution Comp-any of Andhra Pradesh (APEPDCL) has filled a petition with the […] Read more
India Levies Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheet for Solar Module Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The anti-dumping duty imposed shall be effective for a period of five years. The Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance has imposed an anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)’ sheet used in the manufacture of solar cells and modules from China, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Thailand. In a notification, […] Read more
$130 Mn Grant For Early-Stage Solar Research Project Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $130 million for new research to advance early-stage solar technologies. These projects will help to achieve affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security. “Solar is an integral part of the Administration’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. “This cutting-edge, […] Read more
