Power Ministry Proposes Compensation for Grid Curtailment, to Benefit Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “If the proposal is adopted it will protect the cash flows to an extent from grid curtailments and also ensure a favourable operational environment for renewable energy projects. It will also be positive for wind and solar energy developers,” The government has proposed a compensation mechanism for existing renewable energy projects, which will protect the […] Read more
GST to cause significant disruption to the solar sector: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Bridge To India notes that the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector is the announcement of 18% tax rate for solar modules as compared to a present effective rate of zero Government of India recently released final GST rates under the new indirect tax regime proposed to be rolled out from July 1. […] Read more
Failure by States to Pay for Renewable Power May Trip Green Energy Target by 2022 Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable purchase obligation (RPO) refers to the mandate imposed by law on some entities, mainly power distribution companies, to procure a certain part of their power requirement from renewable sources. States are lagging behind in meeting their renewable purchase obligation target which is a key policy instrument to meet the goal of installing 175 gigawatt […] Read more
NTPC likely to be mandated to meet its entire auxiliary power requirement through domestic solar equipment: Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Nearly 2000 MW of NTPC auxiliary power generation can be replaced by solar energy. Indian government is reportedly looking at means to aid domestic solar equipment manufacturing industry despite facing criticism at WTO for the domestic content requirement clause in the JNNSM. BusinessLine citing a top government official reports that towards this end, NTPC may […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh government to set up 750 MW solar power plant at Badhla, near Jodhpur: Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government is targeting to generating solar power from the project from October 2018. Uttar Pradesh government is reportedly gearing up to set up 750 megawatt solar plant at Badhla, near Jodhpur. According to ET UP government will draw the power in the state from the transmission network of Power Grid Corporation of […] Read more
Altus Power Energizes 10 MW New Jersey Solar Farm Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Altus Power notes that commencement of construction of solar farm, known as Spartan solar project occurred in September 2016 and involved hundreds of local jobs. Altus Power has announced the completion of construction and grid interconnection of a 10 MW ground-mounted solar energy system, in North Hanover Township, New Jersey. Altus Power notes that commencement […] Read more
RaysExperts adds 30 MW capacity to its Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Around 99% of solar EPC companies in India have a total individual portfolio of less than 30 MW, however, Rays Experts, in a rare feat of sorts, achieved in just 3 months. RaysExperts has successfully commissioned projects that contributed an addition of 30 MW to Rays Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner. According to […] Read more
NCLAVE Supplies its Single-Axis Trackers for a Solar Power Project of 125 Mw in Australia Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy NCLAVE’s horizontal single-axis SP1000 solar power trackers that are known for reliability and efficiency comes with exclusive patented spherical bearing and helps in resistant to solar degradation and requires neither lubrication nor maintenance. The horizontal single-axis trackers from NCLAVE (comprised of the fusion between Grupo Clavijo and MFV Solar) have been selected for the Clare […] Read more
Trina Solar panels powers Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Downer was awarded the contract to Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain (DCOM) the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm and appointed Trina Solar to supply 57,000 pieces of Duomax PEG14 315 W photovoltaic (PV) solar panel modules. Trina Solar has announced that 15 megawatt (MW) Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora powered by Trina Solar panels is […] Read more
