US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
Turkey Moves To Regulate Solar Imports From Non-China Countries Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting move, Turkey has moved to create a level playing field for all countries exporting solar equipment to the country. The Ministry of Trade has announced a new measure that seeks to regulate solar panel imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan. Under the measure from March 26, importers will be required to […] Read more
Barclays, Lightsource bp Sign $140 Million Deal For Louisiana Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Barclays and Lightsource bp have announced that they have committed to a $140 million tax equity deal which will finance the construction of the Prairie Ronde 180MWdc solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. According to a media statement by Lightsource bp, the deal is one of the first to be led by Barclays’ new […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Empanelment Of Agencies Under DPR Category Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has released a tender for empanelment (RfE) for performing site studies for the preparation of DPR (Category A, B, and C). SECI tender mentioned A, B, and C categories for performing site studies and for preparation of DPR. The tender mentioned the category is as follows, i) Category A: Topographic Survey with Geotechnical investigation […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
Hyderabad-Based Aircraft Firm Converts Its Carport Into Solar Power House Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Hyderabad-based aircraft engine firm-Safran Aircraft Engines Hyderabad Pvt. Ltd has now converted its carport into a solar powerhouse. New Delhi-based solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company–Enerture Technologies executed the project for Safran. The firm said that solar carport’s dual functionality of providing shade for vehicles while harnessing solar energy exemplifies the synergy between […] Read more
Alpex Solar Bags Two Order Under PM-KUSUM Scheme In Haryana Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Noida-based Solar sector company Alpex Solar Limited has announced that it has secured an order from the Department of New & Renewable Energy Haryana (HAREDA), under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM Scheme), for the provision of 1434 solar water pumping systems. The systems will further be deployed for agricultural purposes. […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: Govt Earmarks Rs 800cr For Model Solar Villages Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued its notification for the rollout of its ambitious PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The ambitious scheme has planned to install rooftop solar panels onto one crore households with a financial output of Rs 75,021 crore. The ministry in its detailed financial outlay said […] Read more
Haier Announces Solar AC For India Soon. 3 Reasons Why It Might Face A Tough Market Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy It what will surely rank as one of rarest marketing moves, a product that is already established in neighbouring Pakistan is set to be launched in India as well. Yes, a Solar AC from Haier could be coming to India this summer, as the Chinese firm looks to grab a share of the fast growing […] Read more