JinkoSolar, GRID Alternatives to Extend Solar and Jobs to Underserved Communities Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. activated a partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. JinkoSolar will donate over 620 kW of high-efficiency solar modules to support GRID Alternatives’ work bringing solar power and job training to low-income communities across the country. JinkoSolar’s contribution will help GRID Alternatives […] Read more
U.S. Should Ally With China To Drive Global Solar Industry – Study Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy In a new study, researchers from Stanford’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance make some intriguing and perhaps controversial solar policy recommendations for the U.S. government. The researchers encourage the U.S. to reconsider a wide variety of its solar energy policies, including its trade war with China, in order to maximize the industry’s long-term […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with S.K Mahajan, Director, IB Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Kindly slate on the journey of the company so far. The business was founded in 1992 with a mere capital of Rs. 2000; my father was a retired government officer then. I have 16 years of experience with corporate industry before starting business under the name Integrated Marketing, which became Integrated Batteries India Pvt. Ltd. […] Read more
Chinese Solar Equipment Major, GCL-Poly Energy Bids on India Solar Market Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Chinese solar equipment maker major, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings has shared plans to invest in India, attracted by the nation’s emerging green economy. As part of its India entry plan, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd is in talk with Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group to set up a solar module manufacturing facility. The Hong Kong-listed firm, which […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
Solar Mounting Structures: Racking Matters Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Globally, solar installations have been growing at an impressive pace. A large share of growth has been contributed from India, and with 100GW of target by 2022 in its hand, India is on the verge of becoming the world’s biggest solar nation. Continuous reduction in the solar system prices with respect to higher grid rates […] Read more
Kerala Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE Objective of the state solar policy include:- Increase the installed capacity of the solar sector in the State to 500MW by 2017 and 2500 MW by 2030. Contribute to long term energy security of the State of Kerala as well as ecological security by reduction in carbon emission. Adopt a multi-pronged approach in targeting […] Read more
West Bengal Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy TARGET As per MNRE there is a target to harness 5336 MW of solar power through grid connected projects and through rooftop in the state. LAND ALLOTMENT Government land, if available, permission for use will be given for 30 years or the project life whichever is less. Land to be allocated and transferred to WBGEDCL, […] Read more
Jharkhand Yet to Sign PPAs for 1.1 GW of Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The differences on the quoted tariff have halted the signing of the PPA for 1.1 GW solar power project between the state distribution company (DISCOM) and developers in Jharkhand. In Jharkhand, power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1.1 GW of solar projects that were auctioned in March of 2016 (LoIs signed May 2016) are yet to […] Read more
