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
Delhi Deputy CM Reviews First Green Budget Meeting Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The statement on Delhi’s Green Budget meeting further added that, “We are in the process of installing solar panels in roofs of 500 schools of Delhi government, and this project will be completed in nine months.” Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia chaired the first Green Budget review meeting of the state and said that the […] Read more
Azure Power’s Portfolio Surpasses 3 Gigawatts Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 300 MWs with AA+ domestic debt rated government entity (SECI) at a tariff 8% above the lowest bid in the auction 87% of the 2.2 GW contracted pipeline are with counterparties that have A to AAA domestic debt ratings Over 1 GWs of the contracted pipeline are with sovereign counterparties Azure […] Read more
Financing Indian Sun Updated On Mon, Jun 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy After out-passing teething troubles related to GST implementation, India firmly cements it’s place as the fastest growing major economy in the world by clocking GDP growth rate of 7.7 per cent during the January to March quarter of FY 18. India, being the Asia’s third-largest economy, clinched this position after surpassing China’s 6.8 per cent […] Read more
Azure Power Raises $135 Mn via Debt Financing from IFC Consortium Updated On Fri, Jun 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The company will use these proceedings to finance approximately 200 MWs of it’s solar rooftop projects across the country. Indian solar power producer Azure Power has raised USD 135 million through debt financing from a consortium led by International Finance Corporation (IFC). The IFC led consortium also includes other lenders like FMO – the Dutch […] Read more
