GST on Renewable Products Slashed to 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to this clarification, solar power developers were paying tax at the rate of 18% which had become a sticking point in the industry. Solar Industry is in a state of relief after the GST council clarified that the devices and parts related to renewable energy will be taxed a 5% while the services related […] Read more
Wind Power Developers up in Arms with TNERC Over Tariff Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Following that, TNERC approved a wind power auction of 1500 MW, in 3 trenches of 500 MW each, proposed by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Co. Developers of wind energy in Tamil Nadu are locking horns with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Authority (TNERC) over the ceiling tariff approved by the authority which even […] Read more
India Setting Example in Green Energy: Harsh Vardhan Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The minister was speaking post the inauguration ceremony of Atal Complex for International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography. India is leading the race for mitigation of carbon emission and is setting an example for the whole world in fighting global warming with its various clean energy efforts, Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Environment and Science […] Read more
Green Street Partners Develops 3-MW Community Solar Project in US Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Participation in the Community Solar Project was limited to the first 400 qualified applicants who signed up and whose accounts were in good standing. Green Street Power Partners has completed the construction of a 3 MW community solar project, located on a landfill in Raynham, Massachusetts. The plant will benefit the consumers of Taunton Municipal […] Read more
Telangana Governor Bats for Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy He was speaking at the Telangana State Energy Conservation Awards – 2018 where he also mentioned that cost of solar panels have dramatically come down. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narsimhan has suggested that Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) should make it mandatory for multi -storied residential and commercial complexes in the city to […] Read more
Wells Fargo Gives $500,000 Grant for Developing Green Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy In addition to rooftop solar, the grant will expand the amount of open public space available to residents of the Northeast Valley. The Wells Fargo Foundation has announced a grant of $500,000 to a broad-based coalition aimed at attracting clean energy investments, stimulate local workforce and combat air quality issues. The grant will support the […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Best in Providing Clean and Affordable Energy: NITI Aayog Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable sources constitute 100 percent of total installed generating capacity of electricity in three States and four UTs. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index which was released by NITI Aayog recently has ranked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the top states for providing affordable and clean energy to their population. […] Read more
Foreign Players Win Big in Gujarat Solar Park Auction Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The previous auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam in September for 500 MW saw a winning tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. International solar developers have stood out and won the entire 700 MW capacity of the solar auction conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). SB Energy which is backed by […] Read more
SDMC and SECI Sign MoU for 27.5 MW Solar Plants Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement has been signed keeping in mind the government of India’s commitment towards green energy and SDMC’s solar initiative. South Delhi municipal Corporation and the Solar Energy Corporation of India have inked a pact to develop two solar plants with a total capacity of generating 27.5 MW of electricity. SDMC officials said that work […] Read more
