SPDA Eyes Full Exemption from Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Such safeguard duty on solar equipment could also kill thousands of job created from the down-stream activities of solar power generation including the manufacturing sector. The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought complete exemption of safeguard duty on solar equipment for ongoing project. It believes that such a move can jeopardise investments worth Rs 1 […] Read more
Indian Manufacturers to benefit from Rs 8000 Cr Solar Energy Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy If the Solar Energy Scheme gets required approvals and execution, it would mandate the Indian solar cell’s manufacturers to manufacture without the violation of WTO’s trade rules. A 12 Gigawatts Solar Energy Scheme to back the indigenous manufacturing of the solar energy components is underway. The scheme is proposed to be costing Rs 8000 crore. […] Read more
ISRO Satellites Soon to Run on Indigenous Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Critical for a satellite’s lifespan in the space, these solar cells were till now being procured from some of private space solar cell manufacturers in the U.S. In another push to the Indian solar industry, Government of India’s Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has finally bought the technology to build space solar cells in India. […] Read more
MIDHANI Sets up 4 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is spread over 20 acres of land and is expected to generate 7,000 MW hr/year of electricity with a projected saving of Rs 5 crore per year and reduction of 5,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. State-owned Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) has set up a 4 MW solar power plant with […] Read more
Myanmar Signs ISA Framework Agreement; Becomes 68th Member Updated On Sat, Jul 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of the ‘Delhi Dialogue 10’ of the India-ASEAN summit in New Delhi, the Minister of International Cooperation of Myanmar, Kyaw Tin has handed over the ISA Framework Agreement to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Taking a step forward to combat climate change, Myanmar has recently joined the India-led International Solar Alliance […] Read more
NIWE Installs LiDAR for Offshore Wind Resource Assessment at Gulf of Khambat Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to be competitive, developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, […] Read more
Magenta Power Launches ‘Grow Green’ Initiative for Sapling Plantation Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this program, Magenta Power aims to create greater awareness among people towards use of clean energy in urban areas, reiterating brand’s commitment to early adoption of green solutions. Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power has launched its ‘Grow Green’ initiative at pan India level for the sapling plantation. As a part of the initiative, for every […] Read more
TMEIC Solar Inverters to Power Rewa Ultra-Mega Solar Park in India Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company will supply it’s 100 solar central inverters for the 250 MW phase of a prestigious 750-MWac Rewa Ultra-Mega Solar Park in Central India. TMEIC Industrial Systems India (TMEIC India), Indian arm of TMEIC Japan, has inked a pact with a leading EPC company in India for the supply & commissioning of its 2.55 […] Read more
Delhi Deputy CM Reviews First Green Budget Meeting Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The statement on Delhi’s Green Budget meeting further added that, “We are in the process of installing solar panels in roofs of 500 schools of Delhi government, and this project will be completed in nine months.” Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia chaired the first Green Budget review meeting of the state and said that the […] Read more
