Out of Cash, Gujarat Stops Paying Subsidies to Rooftop Solar Scheme Beneficiaries Updated On Thu, Apr 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The state government pays subsidies to beneficiaries in the range of Rs 10,000 to 20,000 against the total cost of installation of rooftop solar panels. The state has stopped the payment as it has not received the funds from the Centre’s budget grants of the current year. Gujarat Government has stopped the subsidies it used […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, teamtechnik Find Possibility to Connect High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Apr 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The results of the joint research project ‘KleVer’ showed that the adhesive technology is ready for the market and can be used as an alternative to the widespread soft soldering interconnection technology. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and teamtechnik, an international leader in production technology, in a joint research reported that it […] Read more
‘Chennai can Generate 1.3K MW Through Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems’ Updated On Thu, Apr 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rooftops of residential buildings alone can account for 46 percent or 635 MW of the city’s total RTSPV, it said. There are some of the major landmarks with huge solar potential. Chennai has the potential to generate around 1380 KW energy through rooftop solar photovoltaic systems. This amount of energy can reduce city’s power […] Read more
India, Morocco Sign MoU to Develop New & Renewable Energy Technologies Updated On Wed, Apr 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The areas of cooperation will focus on development of new and renewable energy technologies in the field of solar energy, small hydro, biomass/ bio-energy and capacity building. India and Morocco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in developing new and renewable energy technologies. The MNRE said in a statement that, […] Read more
EU, Japan Criticized India for Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Apr 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The EU, at the meeting of WTO’s Safeguards Committee, recalled that safeguard measures should only be imposed under exceptional circumstances, particularly if the imports that are causing problems come from predominantly one source. The decision by India to impose safeguard duty on imported solar cells drew flak from Japan and the European Union at World […] Read more
J&K Cabinet Okays Setting Up of JK Renewable Energy Corporation Updated On Wed, Apr 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The corporation will be a private limited company wholly owned by the state government with an authorised share capital of Rs 1 crore fully paid up and subscribed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. In a move to boost the usage of green energy, the Cabinet of Jammu and Kashmir has given its approval for […] Read more
Diu Becomes India’s 1st Smart City to Run on 100% Renewable Energy during Daytime Updated On Tue, Apr 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said in a statement that until last year, Diu had been importing 73 percent of its power from Gujarat state. Diu Smart City has become the country’s first city to run completely on renewable energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean and green. […] Read more
IBC SOLAR Commissions 27 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy With the newly connected PV plant, IBC SOLAR is supporting Odisha to increase its share of solar power by around 30 percent. Germany based photovoltaics (PV) specialist IBC SOLAR has completed a 27 MW (DC) solar plant near Kesinga in Kalahandi district of Odisha state. With the newly connected PV plant, IBC SOLAR is supporting […] Read more
America’s Top Cos Solar Investment Surge in Record Amount, says SEIA Report Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Large corporations have found that going solar not only benefits the environment, but also their bottom-line, satisfying both shareholders and customers alike, said Abigail Ross Hopper. Highlighting America’s leading corporate solar installers, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in its report ‘Solar Means Business 2017’ said that America’s top companies are investing in solar in […] Read more
