India’s Solar Additions Slowed by GST, Duty on China Imports, says UN Report Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developing economies, comprising India, China and Brazil, committed USD 177 billion to renewables last year, up 20%, compared to USD 103 billion for developed countries, down 19%, the report added. A UN report has said that the imposition of anti-dumping and safeguard duties on import of Chinese solar cells and modules and levy of Goods […] Read more
India Yamaha Motor Commissions 1,100 KW Solar Rooftop Plant in TN Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rooftop installation would reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission to the extent of 1,600 tonnes per year. Japan-based Yamaha Motor company’s Indian arm, India Yamaha Motor at its Oragadam factory near Chennai has commissioned 1,100 KW rooftop solar power plant taking the total solar capacity to 1,450 KW at the unit. The move has come as […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram Collectorate Goes Fully Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Now, the Vizianagaram collectorate has become the Andhra Pradesh’s first collectorate which have made this switch. In a significant development, the Vizianagaram district collectorate of the Andhra Pradesh state has now completely switched to solar power. Now, the Vizianagaram collectorate has become the Andhra Pradesh’s first collectorate which have made this switch. In order to make this […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
Avista Introduces Solar Select Renewable Energy for Large Business Customers Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Avista’s interest in the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices. Avista is pleased to announce it will be bringing a new renewable solar energy project to its large commercial and industrial electric customers in Washington. The Solar Select program is […] Read more
Freyr Energy Completes First of its Kind 640 KW Solar Rooftop Projects in Manipur Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project also includes one of the largest off-grid 100 KW battery system in Manipur’s Central Agriculture University. Hyderabad-based solar solutions provider Freyr Energy has completed the 640 KW solar rooftop projects in Manipur including one of the largest off-grid 100 KW battery system in Manipur’s Central Agriculture University. The inverter maximizes solar power generation and […] Read more
ENGIE Completes Fenix’s Acquisition to Bring Affordable Power to Africa Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this partnership, Fenix will gain access to ENGIE’s supply chain, expertise, long-term capital investments and talent across the energy value chain. Global utility company ENGIE has completed the acquisition of the off-grid energy leader Fenix International. ENGIE and Fenix have ambitious targets to reach millions of households across Africa and this partnership will accelerate […] Read more
Govt Issues Clarification on Tariff Based Bidding Process for Solar PV Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will allow solar power developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with respect to ‘Clarification to guidelines for the tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected solar PV power […] Read more
Cabinet Approval Soon for Rs 50k cr KUSUM Scheme on Solar Farming Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy We would be able to implement the scheme in first half of this fiscal, says Anand Kumar. The KUSUM scheme may soon get the Cabinet nod by this month end and will be rolled out in the first half this fiscal, a senior official said. On the launch of TERI year book, New and Renewable Energy Secretary Anand Kumar said, […] Read more