Power Looms to Get Subsidy for Shift to Solar PV Mode Updated On Sat, Feb 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government will provide financial assistance in the form of capital subsidy for solar PV installation in decentralized power looms Government has approved a new scheme to provide financial assistance in the form of capital subsidy to small power loom units for installation of solar PV (SPV) plants. The scheme aims to alleviate the problem of […] 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
Solar Power To Feed 7,000 Railway Stations: Arun Jaitely Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy “It is proposed to feed about 7,000 stations with solar power in the medium term. A beginning has already been made in 300 stations. Works will be taken up for 2,000 railway stations as part of 1000 MW solar mission” Finance Minister, Arun Jaitely presenting Union Budget 2017 announced that 7000 railways stations in the […] Read more
BHEL Aims to Enhance Solar PV Business Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL has invested Rs. 300 crore to enhance the solar PV cell making capability to 225 MW. State-run engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is internally aiming to cut down its dependence on thermal power business from 80 per cent to 50 per cent in the next 10 years, and include solar PV cell […] 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
WPPI Energy, NextEra Energy Resources to build 100MW solar energy center in Wisconsin Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy WPPI Energy has entered into a 20-year PPA to buy the electricity from the 100MW solar energy center to serve its 51 member utilities and their customers across Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa. WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources has announced plans to build a 100MW solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a […] Read more
RECPDCL Tenders 10 MW of Grid Connecting Rooftop Solar in Assam Under CAPEX Model Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy APDCL has appointed RECPDCL as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for implementation of grid connected rooftop solar PV power plants of total 10 MW capacity REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) is inviting bids for 10 MW grid connected rooftop solar project in Assam of behalf of Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL). The rooftop solar projects […] Read more
Government Should Remove Service Tax for the Installation & Commissioning of RE Projects: Vikram Solar Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow more power generation capacity under the RE Sector, the Government should remove service tax for the installation & Commissioning Gyanesh Chaudhary, CEO and Managing Director, Vikram Solar in his budget expectation statement said keeping in mind the nature of the industry and to bestow […] Read more
MNRE’s National Review Meeting of RE Sector concludes, launches Mobile App ARUN for Solar Rooftop Systems Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy On sideline of the meeting mobile app for Solar Rooftop Systems named as “ARUN”- Atal Rooftop Solar User Navigator and Information Guide on Rooftop Systems was also launched Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized a two days National Review Meeting with the State Government officials of Renewable Energy sector from 23rd to 24th […] Read more
