In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
Harnessing Solar Energy is crucial: President Pranab Mukherjee Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 508 kWp rooftop solar energy plant inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan is installed and commissioned by Jakson Group. President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating first phase of a Solarization Project in the President’s Estate said that the Rashtrapati Bhavan is not just the residence and office of the President of India […] Read more
MMRC to Harness Solar Energy for Metro 3 Project Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy To power the part of the under-construction Metro 3 Project, MMRC plans to use solar energy as part of its green initiatives. AS PART of its green initiatives, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) plans to use solar energy to power part of the under-construction Metro 3. It plans to use solar energy at the […] Read more
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
SPML Infra wins orders to develop solar power projects across the nation Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy SPML Infra bags New Orders of Rs 800 crore, including rooftop solar power plant SPML Infra Ltd. has bagged new orders worth Rs 800 crore for various projects for developing power substation, rooftop solar power plant, water and wastewater treatment and municipal solid waste management projects from different states across the country. The company’s Chairman […] Read more
Solar Frontier’s CIS solar panels installed at Shell Service Station in Thailand Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier’s CIS thin-film solar panels are 21.76kW in size and are installed on two rooftops of the Shell service station in Chacheongsao province Solar Frontier has announced the installation of its CIS thin-film solar panels at a Shell service station in Thailand. The project was constructed by Energy Pro Corporation Ltd., a Thai solar […] Read more
Mitsubishi Corporation and AES to develop India’s First Grid-Scale Solar Energy Storage Array Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy AES and Mitsubishi Corporation to deliver India’s First Grid-scale Solar Energy Storage Array to Tata Power AES India, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation has announced a joint partnership agreement to deliver India’s first grid-scale energy storage array to the electric grid operated by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL). AES and Mitsubishi […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
With 2017 approaching, India aspires to become the fastest growing solar market in the world Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy As the 2017 knocks at the door, it is worth taking a look at the Indian solar sector to analyze key the trends, challenges and outlook. Key highlights include record project volumes – both for capacity addition and issue of new tenders, improving power Distribution Company (DISCOM) financial position as a result of UDAY scheme, […] Read more
