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
Three Solar Parks Proposed in Anandpur Sahib – Punjab Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari has said. The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari told local reporters. The state government has asked the deputy commissioners of Mohali and Rupnagar to identify the land for the purpose, the […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). […] Read more
Riding the Sun- Solar Inverter Market Outlook Report Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The boom in renewable energy has created a thriving new industry segment today in India, with most attention focused on the modules or PV panels. However, there is another, critical component in solar and other renewable energy systems that has emerged with its own unique rules of engagement. The solar inverter market. The inverter market […] Read more
Tata Power Receives LoA for 225 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary – Tata Power Green Energy has received an LoA to develop a 225 MW hybrid renewable project. Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary – Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from […] Read more
Vellore Smart City Tenders for 1.2 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender for setting up of 1.2 MW solar power plant near the Palar river in the state of Tamil Nadu. Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1.2 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in the ABD […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
96 Major Cities Launch Clean Energy Initiatives in Response to COVID Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air, and new jobs for post-COVID-19 recovery. A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world, including New Delhi, representing 700 million people have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air and new jobs for […] Read more
NHPC Seeking EPC Contractors for 40 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up EPC contract for a 40 MW grid-connected solar project in Jaganath Prasad, Odisha. NHPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 40 MW grid-connected solar power project in […] Read more
