Clean Energy can Shore up Indian Economy From Current Position: Kant Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Clean energy has the potential to shore up the Indian economy from the current downturn, according to Amitabh Kant, CEO of Niti Aayog. Clean energy has the potential to shore up the Indian economy from the current downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Amitabh Kant, CEO of the Government of India’s policy think […] Read more
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
Three Solar Parks Proposed in Anandpur Sahib – Punjab Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari has said. The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari told local reporters. The state government has asked the deputy commissioners of Mohali and Rupnagar to identify the land for the purpose, the […] Read more
MERC Provides Relief To Renew Power On Project Delay Plea Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a ruling that follows a well trodden path for multiple wind energy developers in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), has provided relief to Renew Power SPV (Special Purpose vehicle) Renew Vayu Urja Private Limited (Renew) in a case against the MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd). Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) […] Read more
Over 1 Bn at Risk From Lack of Sustainable Cooling Access: SEforALL Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from SEforALL looked at 54 countries and finds that 1.02 billion people lack cooling access and remain at high risk With significantly higher rates of poverty and malnutrition forecast throughout the year due to COVID-19, a new report from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows that without access to sustainable cooling, countries will struggle to fully recover. The report ‘Chilling […] Read more
No Import of Fossil Fuel Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Vision: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Zero dependence on fossil fuel is required to fully realise the vision behind the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, RK Singh has said. Zero dependence on fossil fuel is required to fully realise the vision behind the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has said. Singh also said that […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). […] Read more
Riding the Sun- Solar Inverter Market Outlook Report Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The boom in renewable energy has created a thriving new industry segment today in India, with most attention focused on the modules or PV panels. However, there is another, critical component in solar and other renewable energy systems that has emerged with its own unique rules of engagement. The solar inverter market. The inverter market […] Read more
