UN Commends India’s Solar Approach and Plastic Ban Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured. United Nations’ environment chief has commended the intensity of India’s approach towards the use of solar energy for electricity production. UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Execiutive Director, Erik Solheim […] Read more
Atlanta’s Georgia Power Plans to add 100MW of Solar Power Production Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plan to increase the renewable energy capacity falls under Georgia Power Renewable Energy Development Initiative. Atlanta’s Georgia Power is aiming to add to its renewable energy portfolio another production capacity of 100 MW solar power. The Atlanta’s Journal Constitution stated that the company is looking for the solar energy facilities interested to sell stakes […] Read more
Farmers Get Subsidy up to 30% for Installing Solar Water Pumps: MNRE Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Till now over 1.85 lakh solar water pumps have been reported installed in the country under the MNRE Programme. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), R K Singh mentioned that the ministry is providing subsidy up to 30% of […] Read more
Power generation capacity from renewable energy sources Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under Paris Climate Agreement, inter-alia, include achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030. India has taken various initiatives, including setting up of National Solar Mission and announcing target […] Read more
Hanergy Allies with Bluecar to Study Scope of Solar Electric Vehicles Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The companies involved in the strategic agreement would involve in the designing, manufacturing and producing solar electric vehicles in the future. A subsidiary of Beijing based leading solar manufacturer, Hanergy Holding Group has partnered with Bluecar, a subsidiary of France’s Bollore Group to discuss the scopes of design, manufacture and production in the field of solar electric […] Read more
Greenrays Kicks Off 200kwp Solar Rooftop Plant with Net-Metering at Navi Mumbai Updated On Tue, Jul 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. Mumbai based Greenrays Enersol has successfully commissioned 200 kWp roof top solar plant for a High tension (HT) customer at Navi Mumbai. Moreover, the plant also received net-metering sanction from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) […] Read more
Around 69,784 MW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31.03.2018 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable energy installations in the country are progressively increasing and do not appear to be facing any major challenges Renewable energy sector in India is attracting companies from across the world In the year 2016-17, aggregate capacity of around 11,322 MW of renewable energy was installed in the country, and in year 2017-18, aggregate capacity […] Read more
Solar Industry Seeks Clear GST Rates on Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar industry association has written to the authorities after the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) upheld the rate to be at 18 percent and not 5 percent GST rates on Solar Projects. Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought clarity on the GST rates on solar projects from the solar policy makers, including important […] Read more
Over 1,500 Customers Apply for Duke Energy’s North Carolina Solar Incentives Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy For an installation of 10 kW or less, the customers will receive a rebate of 60 percent per watt of solar energy production. More than 1,500 customers from North Carolina have applied to redeem incentives of Duke Energy’s Solar Rebate Program. The customers will receive incentives for installing private solar energy systems in first few […] Read more
