Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] 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
Canadian Solar and Wirsol Commission 30 MW Solar PV power plant in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar PV power plant is expected to generate approximately 27,634 MWh/p.a. and save up to 17,962 tons of CO² Canadian Solar has announced that Wirsol has started the commercial operation of a 30MWp solar PV power plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands, for which Canadian solar has supplied the panels. The Solar Park Delfzijl was commissioned […] Read more
BioSolar Reports Progress on its High-Energy Anode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy BioSolar completed initial comparative tests of their silicon-metal anode against top commercially available silicon anode materials. Their tests found that BioSolar’s anode technology retained a higher storage capacity than what is commercially available BioSolar, Inc. has provided a progress report on the development of its high-energy anode material for next generation lithium batteries. The company […] Read more
Scientists are using Solar Power to Develop Water Purification System in India Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scientists are developing water purification system using solar power Scientists are developing a low-cost, solar-powered water purification system that may help over 77 million people in remote parts of India get access to safe drinking water. According to researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, there is no systematic treatment of sewage in […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Partners Eyes Big at Indian Solar Tracker Market Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Extensive plans to foray into the Indian solar market, also partners with CleanMax for 30 MW grid-connected solar project Pinning the potential of trackers in the Indian solar industry, NEXTracker today shared a comprehensive overview on their current and future plans for India. The American single-axis major has also inked strategic partnership with CleanMax Solar […] Read more
Storage-linked Solar Power to Reach 5 kWh by 2022 Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy like solar power is available for half the cost, and can reach 5 kWh by 2022. Renewable Energy like solar power with storage is already available at half the cost, compared with power from diesel-run generators, according to industry watchers. Vikram Kailas, Managing Director and CEO, Mytrah Energy, told BusinessLine: “We are probably […] Read more
Punjab Solar Power Firms Seek More Time for Setting up Units Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Punjab Solar Power Producers have sought extension of deadline for construction of solar plants. Solar power producers in Punjab have sought extension of deadline for setting up projects that will be eligible for exemption from transmission and wheeling charges. Punjab electricity regulator had in January last year approved the exemption for renewable energy projects set […] Read more
