USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
UNDP Tenders For 10.5 MW Solar Power Projects in Gambia Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 23, 2019. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has invited interested companies to submit expressions of interest (EoI) for the deployment of two solar PV projects (Project I and Project II) in the Gambia to be implemented by a single Independent Power Producer (IPP). Project 1 will […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
Pilot Project Brings 24-Hour Solar Power to Remote Philippine Island Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A pilot project under an Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance, is bringing 24-hour solar power to this small rural island in Antique Province, Philippines. The Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Pilot Project is a private sector joint venture with Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO), the electric distribution franchise holder, and One Renewable Energy Enterprise, […] Read more
MYSUN Secures 11MW New Orders from Mah, Raj; Expands Presence to 7 States Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adding to its presence in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the company added industrial and institutional clients in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in FY 2018-19. One of the leading players in the rooftop solar space, MYSUN has received new orders aggregating 11 MW from Maharashtra and Rajasthan states in past 30 […] Read more
Bihar Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 4.17/kWh For FY 2019-20 Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has set then generic tariff for procurement of solar power in the state at Rs 4.17 per kWh. In a period when faster adoption of solar and renewable energy sources is driving state commissions to set new and more feasible generic tariff rates for the new fiscal years, BERC, […] Read more
Global Solar PV Market To Reclaim Double-Digit Growth, India Falls behind Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The latest IHS Markit’s Report on Solar sector says this revived growth is coming mainly from markets outside of China, which are forecast to rise by 43% in 2019 but USA will overtake India to once again become the second-largest PV market. The global solar PV market is set to bounce back from single-digit growth […] Read more
Deadline Extension For SECI’s 3 GW Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from April 4, 2019, to April 22, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more
$1 Bn Green Finance Facility Launched to Boost ASEAN Green Infra Investments Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new facility will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign green infrastructure projects such as sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems. Southeast Asian governments, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and major development financiers have launched the “ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility”, a new initiative to spur more than $1 billion in […] Read more
