DGTR Recommends Continuation of Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect domestic manufacturers The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Vellore Smart City Tenders for 1.2 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender for setting up of 1.2 MW solar power plant near the Palar river in the state of Tamil Nadu. Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1.2 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in the ABD […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
96 Major Cities Launch Clean Energy Initiatives in Response to COVID Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air, and new jobs for post-COVID-19 recovery. A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world, including New Delhi, representing 700 million people have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air and new jobs for […] Read more
Freyr Energy Seeks A Growth Surge With App Launch Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hyderabad based Freyr Energy, which is focused in the rooftop solar sector with a strong presence in the commercial and residential rooftop segments, has set its sights on a larger national presence. To achieve this, the firm has launched a mobile app- SunPro+ exclusively for solar users, that it claims will help potential customers through […] Read more
Solar to Push Much of Remaining Coal Fleet in Texas Offline: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy New utility-scale solar will push much of remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by IEEFA New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by the […] Read more
UK to Relax Legislations Making it Easier to Construct Large-Scale Batteries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The UK Government will be relaxing the planning legislation to make it easier to construct large-scale storage batteries to store renewable energy The UK Government has announced that it will be relaxing the planning legislation to make it easier to construct large-scale storage batteries to store renewable energy from solar and wind farms across the […] Read more
39 Manufacturers Come Together to Break 600 W+ Barrier for PV Modules Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A total of 39 companies and module manufacturers have come together to form the 600 W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance. A total of 39 companies and Photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers have come together to form the 600 W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance. The alliance has been formed with a new aim to create […] Read more