Bihar Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 4.17/kWh For FY 2019-20 Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has set then generic tariff for procurement of solar power in the state at Rs 4.17 per kWh. In a period when faster adoption of solar and renewable energy sources is driving state commissions to set new and more feasible generic tariff rates for the new fiscal years, BERC, […] Read more
Global Solar PV Market To Reclaim Double-Digit Growth, India Falls behind Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The latest IHS Markit’s Report on Solar sector says this revived growth is coming mainly from markets outside of China, which are forecast to rise by 43% in 2019 but USA will overtake India to once again become the second-largest PV market. The global solar PV market is set to bounce back from single-digit growth […] Read more
Deadline Extension For SECI’s 3 GW Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from April 4, 2019, to April 22, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more
Cancellations in 2018 continue to cast a shadow over 2019 Solar and Wind Projections Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy With total cancellations of close to 8500 MW, which would have drawn in investments of close to $ Six billion, India’s regulators at both central and state level continue to fend off criticism for the way they are running the show For the renewable sector in India, 2018 was the year which began with so […] Read more
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
Himachal Pradesh Issues Order For Rooftop Solar Systems Based on Net Metering Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for rooftop solar grid-interactive systems based on net metering. The order will be applicable to such domestic consumers to whom a Letter of Approval (LoA) for installing rooftop solar PV system based on net metering is issued after November 15, 2018, as per the 2015 regulations […] Read more
Promote RE to Ensure Energy Security & Protect Climate : Naidu Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the promotion of new and renewable energy in a big way. He said moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also protect the climate, reduce pollution. ‘Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve a dual purpose – firstly, it would contribute […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.04/kWh Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has in its latest order set the generic tariff for procurement of solar PV power in the state to Rs 3.04 per kWh. The tariff will apply to the procurement from all solar PV projects of capacity 1 MW and above. The control period of this order will […] Read more
Amtech Mulls to Sell Solar Biz; Aims to Focus on Profitable Semiconductor Biz Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reason behind selling its solar assets is that significant investment is required to effectively compete in the changing solar industry. US-based Amtech Systems has decided to divest it’s solar businesses, including Tempress and SoLayTec subsidiaries, along with an aim to focus solely on growth opportunities in it’s a semiconductor and SiC/LED polishing businesses. The […] Read more