GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
JinkoSolar Scores Top Result in CSIRO and Choice Solar Module Testing Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is one of just two companies to score over 90% and receive an “excellent” performance rating. JinkoSolar has announced that it has scored an excellent result in the Choice Magazine and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) solar module testing and is one of just two module manufacturers to receive an “excellent” performance […] Read more
Siva Power Acquires Process Equipment From Thin-Film Solar Manufacturers First Solar And Bloo Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The acquisition of process equipment from thin-film solar manufacturers First Solar and Bloo Solar, will enable Siva to progress its works. Siva Power has acquired process equipment from thin-film solar manufacturers First Solar and Bloo Solar. Additionally, the company’s development facility has been expanded to 35,500 square feet. Siva also recently closed a convertible round […] Read more
Floating Solar Panels Market Size to Reach USD 2.70 Billion by 2025 Grand View Research Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Grand View Research expects the floating solar panel technology to foresee abundant growth over the forecast period on account of rapid demand primarily in Asia Pacific. Rising installations in China and Japan coupled with upcoming commercial projects in India is likely to fuel growth over the projected period. According to a new report by Grand […] Read more
Middle East is The New Market for Chinese Solar Players Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Chinese solar panel manufacturers are tapping the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia markets, with large-scale investment in renewable energy expected to drive a rapid increase in demand for imported technology. Local demand has underpinned the rise of China’s solar energy industry, but faced by a slowdown in domestic solar energy projects and reduced […] Read more
India as a solar power bright spot helps fill Japan, China slowdown Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is expected to double up its solar power capacity outpacing once-booming Japan India may be a bright spot for global solar power markets this year as it adds capacity at a record pace, becoming one of the top regions for panel producers struggling with rock-bottom prices. India is expected to add nearly twice as […] Read more
MNRE Releases Operational Guidelines for empanelment of Channel Partners/Solar Rooftop Ambassador / Government Agencies Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Channel Partners or Implementing Agencies will play an important role in achieving the ambitious target of solar rooftop in the various sectors. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released operational Guidelines for empanelment of Channel Partners/Solar Rooftop Ambassador / Government Agencies under “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme”. The […] Read more
United States forces India at WTO to open up $1 billion solar power market Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The US successfully challenged India’s local content conditions in its solar power policy at the WTO which sent a message to the rest of the world that it would not tolerate “new form of protectionism”, outgoing American Trade Representative Mike Froman has said. Further, this also helped the US to get India to open up […] Read more
US By challenging India’s Local Content Conditions in Its Solar Policy Has Sent a Message to The World: Mike Froman Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We also brought economically significant cases against India’s illegal, non-science-based ban on US poultry, European subsidies to civil aviation, and Argentina’s import restrictions” By Challenging India’s policy of local content requirements was not just about increasing solar panel exports to India, but was intended to send a message to governments all over the world that […] Read more
