Over 10,000 people attend Re-Invest 2018 on day one; event a grand success Updated On Thu, Oct 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Over 10,000 people attended the 2nd Global RE-Invest India-ISA Partnership Renewable Energy Experts’ Meet & Expo (RE-Invest 2018) on day one, the 3rd, October, 2018 at Greater Noida. This included over 5000 delegates and180 exhibitors. There were 354 business to business bilateral meetings held on day one.The power-packed sessions included the First Assembly of the […] Read more
World Bank Commits $1 Bn for Battery Storage to Bolster Renewables Globally Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Also, the program aims to finance 17.5 GWh of battery storage by 2025 – more than triple the 4-5 GWh currently installed in all developing countries. The World Bank Group has committed to investment USD 1 billion for a new global program to ramp up investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and […] Read more
Statkraft to Invest $1.2 Bn in Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to achieve the target, Statkraft has an ambition to reach 6000 MW onshore wind and 2000 MW solar until 2025. Renewable Energy generator, Statkraft in a bid to strengthen its position in the renewable energy industry has planned to invest USD 1.2 billion in the renewable energy segment during the period 2019-2025. In […] Read more
Safeguarding & Uplifting Indian Sun – Industry Perspective Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As Indian Government has laid the ground work for safeguarding the ‘domestic solar photovoltaic module manufacturing industry’ – which seems to be in the back burner for some time. Despite of certain concerns such as safeguarding the interests of manufacturers in SEZs, everybody is waiting, by holding their breath, for the upcoming decision of the […] Read more
PFC Appoints PK Singh as Director-Commercial Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Praveen had been placed as Executive Director- Projects and has worked in multiple units of the Projects division of the firm for over 24 years. State-run power sector lender, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has appointed Praveen Kumar Singh as Director-Commercial of the company with effect from August 10. Before the director-commercial, Praveen had been placed […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties- A Cloud of Uncertainty Still Remain to be Cleared Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Despite a significant move taken by the Indian government a month ago, to promote the power of solar in tackling climate change globally, where, India took centre stage by leading the bunch of nations from across the globe during the International Solar Alliance (ISA) founding ceremony. India, too, is dealing with various bottlenecks on domestic […] Read more
Tata Power’s CGPL Wins ‘Gold’ at FAME ‘Excellence in Safety’ Awards Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The award, given by the Foundation for Accelerated Mass Empowerment (FAME), recognizes industries for implementing best occupational health and safety systems, processes and practices. Tata Power’s wholly owned subsidy in Gujarat, Coastal Gujarat Power (CGPL) won ‘Gold’ at the FAME ‘Excellence of Safety’ awards for best safety practices and implementing workplace safety norms for the […] Read more
Safeguard Duty: Manufacturers Back Govt Move; Raise Concerns on Clarity Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy If SEZ units are not exempted from SGD, it will lead to further job losses and harm the manufacturing ecosystem in India, which is already bleeding: Gyanesh Chaudhary Despite solar manufacturers’ welcomed the government’s move on safeguard duty imposition on solar imports from China and Malaysia, they have raised their concerns as well and want […] Read more
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
