SPDA Demands Uniform GST Rate of 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The total incidence of tax on the SPGS would increase to 8.9 per cent with implementation of the GST Council recommendations. The recently issued sigh of relief from the GST council which recommended 5% GST for almost 70% of solar products has come under ire just a week after GST council issuing its recommendations. The […] Read more
3,217 Million US$ received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Capacity reaches about 74GW as on 30/11/2018 The FDI data cell of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity inflow received in the country. The FDI equity inflow from April, 2015 to June, 2018 in the Non-Conventional Energy Sector is as […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Avishek Kumar, Director, Sunkonnect Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about Sunkonnect and its offerings and key specialities? Sunkonnect is a global renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore. We work with system owners, developers, EPC players and manufacturers in making significant and longlasting improvements to their systems, products and processes. Our team has over […] Read more
India’s Energy Needs to Triple by 2040: World Bank Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy In fiscal 2018, when total installed capacity was more than twice the amount of peak demand, peak demand shortage still registered 2.1% in India,World Bank said. Energy demand in India will grow 30% between 2018 and 2040, a new report by the World Bank titled Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ramnath Vaidyanath, CEO, WiSH Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about WiSH Energy and its contribution towards clean energy in India. WiSH (Wind-Solar Hybrid) Energy was created for the sole objective of bridging the energy gap and making renewable energy accessible and affordable for all. Through constant innovation, research and human interaction, we are paving the […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
Community Energy Signs 70 MW PPA in Adams County Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, will produce enough electricity to operate 22 percent of Philadelphia government buildings by 2020. Leading clean energy developer ‘Community Energy’ announced the approval of a 70 MW solar power purchase agreement in Adams County, Pennsylvania to power government facilities in Philadelphia. The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, […] Read more
DNV GL Launches On-Site PV Modules Testing Lab in India Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will also provide cost effective post-delivery-pre-installation and post-installation quality assurance of Photovoltaics (PV) modules. DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, has launched its first On-site Solar Lab, for on-site testing of PV modules in India. The new service will allow asset owners to save time, reduce cost and minimize […] Read more
Pakistan Gets 154 MW of Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sino Well Private Limited has plans to set up a 50 MW wind farm in Sindh investing $85,4 million in the project. Taking Pakistan on a solar trajectory, four new companies have planned to cumulatively set up 154 MW of renewable energy projects in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with an investment of $200 million. Sino […] Read more
