Palau Becomes 76th Nation to Join the International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Palau, an archipelago of over 500 islands in Oceania, has become the 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance. “President of the Republic of Palau H.E. Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. signed the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance today at @IndiaUNNewYork. Palau becomes the 76th signatory country. Indian Embassy, Manila is working […] Read more
R K Singh Reviews Draft Plan for Power Distribution Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh has reviewed the first draft prepared by the CEA for the Distribution Perspective Plan for the power sector in India. Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has reviewed the first draft prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the Distribution Perspective Plan for […] Read more
Vakrangee Planning EV Charging Infrastructure Across India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vakrangee has decided to set-up EV charging infrastructure across India through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra outlets and plans to reach 75,000 charging stations by 2022, and more than 3 lakh by 2025. Vakrangee Ltd has decided to set-up Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure pan India through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra outlets. Vakrangee is a technology-driven company […] Read more
Impact of GST on Solar and Coal Power in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy In this report, the authors have analysed the impact of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the Solar sector vis-a-vis the coal sector. The analysis fills an important gap considering the high share of thermal power in the energy grid in India, as compared to the high hopes from Solar power going forward. Do […] Read more
Government Schools in Punjab to get Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy After Delhi and Haryana, government schools in Punjab have plans to install solar power plants to ensure uninterrupted power supply As many as 880 government-backed senior secondary and high schools across the state of Punjab will be covered under the solar net metering project in which 5kW solar power system (solar panels) will be installed. […] Read more
Scatec Solar Commissions 66 MW Solar Plant in Malaysia Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has commissioned its 3rd solar power plant in Malaysia, the 66 MW Merchang plant. It now has a total of 197 MW in operation in the country. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected its third solar power plant in Malaysia, the 66 MW (DC) Merchang plant. The company now has a total of […] Read more
Philippines Switches on its First Hybrid Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The first floating solar power project in the Philippines was recently switched on by Ocean Sun, a leading solar energy company based in Norway. The Philippines first 200 kW floating solar power project by Ocean Sun, a leading solar energy company based in Norway, was recently switched on. The joint project is part of the partnership between Ocean Sun […] Read more
As EV debate rages in India, China Crosses 1 million Charging Posts Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the debate in India on the EV transition continues, China has crossed the million mark for electric vehicle charging posts by June end. Even as the debate in India on the EV transition continues, with manufacturers and the government seemingly ranged against each other, China continues its march towards EV domination. A recent […] Read more
ReneSola to Sell two Energy Companies & 10 Rooftop Projects in China Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy ReneSola has entered into an agreement to sell two project companies, including 10 rooftop projects in Zhejiang Province of China to Shanghai Hongzuo New Energy Company. ReneSola, a leading solar project developer, has announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell two project companies – including ten rooftop projects located in Zhejiang Province of […] Read more