20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
After 25 GW Capacity Target, Renew Power to Enter Cell Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Update: Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Founder at Renew Power, has confirmed that the firm will be entering into manufacturing of solar cells, with an initial capacity of 2000MW . Close on the heels of plans to grow total installed capacity to 25,000 MW in 5 years, comes a report in The Economic Times that Renew […] Read more
Long Lasting Solar Storage Possible With Solar Flow Battery Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Chemists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and their collaborators have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery Chemists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and their collaborators have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery, a way to generate, store and redeliver renewable electricity from the sun in one device. The new […] Read more
NREL Research Points to Strategies for Recycling of Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at NREL have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar PV panels. PV modules have a 30-year lifespan. There is currently no plan for how to manage this at end of their lifespan. The volume of modules no longer needed could total 80 million metric tons […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1100 kWp Solar Power Plant in Jharkhand Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued a tender for setting up of 1100 kWp grid-connected solar PV power plant at North Karanpura in the state of Jharkhand. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1100 kWp grid-connected solar PV power plant at North Karanpura in the state of Jharkhand. […] Read more
PM Modi to Dedicate 750 MW Rewa Solar Project to the Nation Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the 750 MW Solar Project set up at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh on July 10, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the 750 MW Solar Project set up at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh on July 10, 2020. The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park in Madhya […] Read more
BHEL Commissions World’s 1st Solar Plant for Rail Traction Applications Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the power being used for traction applications. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar PV plant at Bina in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the plant directly feeding power to the […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Partners With Tenaska for 4.8 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics has signed an agreement with Tenaska to enter into a new strategic relationship, increasing its greenfield solar footprint in the US. Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, has announced that it’s Clean Energy Infrastructure business has signed an agreement with Tenaska to enter into a new strategic relationship, increasing its […] Read more
NHDC Empaneling Module Manufacturers for its Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHDC has issued a global tender for the empanelment of experienced and capable solar PV module manufacturers for the development of its solar power projects NHDC Limited, a JV company between NHPC Ltd and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a global tender for the empanelment of experienced and capable solar PV module manufacturers […] Read more