MNRE to Soon Issue Relief Guidelines for Solar Projects Delayed By Coronavirus Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save renewable energy developers from expected delays in project commissioning on the back of lack of supply from China due to spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will provide extra time for such developers. The move is expected to be in line with the earlier clarification […] Read more
Behind TW Solar’s Tongwei Speed Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tongwei Solar or TW Solar, as it is known in the industry, is probably not a name that comes up readily among a roll call of market leaders from China, especially for readers in India. But readers are missing something big here. The Size That Matters TW Solar is the world’s largest solar cell manufacturer […] Read more
Canadian Solar Begins Work on 26.6 MW Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced it has commenced work on the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced it has commenced construction on two solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Japan. The first is a 13.6 MWp project in the Ibaraki Prefecture. The project will […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sells 56.3 MW Solar Plant in Japan for JPY 22.3 Bn Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has completed the sale of the Yamaguchi Shin Mine, a 56.3 MW operational solar power plant in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has completed the sale of the Yamaguchi Shin Mine, a 56.3 MW operational solar power plant in the Yamaguchi Prefecture […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Tenders for 10000 Solar PV Lanterns Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy HIMURJA has issued a tender for the supply of approximately 10000 solar PV Lanterns for distribution to the beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh Government Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the supply of approximately 10000 solar PV Lanterns (LED type) for distribution to the beneficiaries […] Read more
SECI Scores 9 Bids Worth 3.5 GW in Response to 1.2 GW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has reported a list of 9 bidders who have submitted bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which was issued in January. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reported a list of nine bidders who have submitted prospective bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which […] Read more
Solar Projects Worth 3 GW at Risk due to Coronavirus Outbreak: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nearly 3 GW of solar projects, worth Rs 16,000 crore, could be at risk of penalties for missing their respective SCODs due to Coronavirus outbreak Nearly 3 GW of solar projects, worth Rs 16,000 crore, could be at risk of penalties for missing their respective scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) if the impact of Coronavirus […] Read more
Will CoronaVirus Prove To Be The Force Majeure Of 2020 for Indian solar? Updated On Sat, Feb 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable, and especially the solar sector, has had a tough time since 2018. In 2018, it was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which upended calculations of bid winners, especially those who signed their PPA’s just before the GST came in. If that wasn’t enough, it was followed by the Safeguard Duty, which muddied […] Read more
Govt Asks Solar Manufacturers to Submit List of Items for Basic Custom Duty Exemption Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a step towards providing further relief to domestic solar manufacturers in the country, the Government on Thursday has asked the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers and related associations to submit their list of items to be included in the Basic Custom Duty (BCD) exemption list. In this regard, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
