One Sun, One World, One Grid Brings Opportunities and Challenges: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of cross-border solar connectivity in October 2019. It was taken up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and India is now pursuing a new vision of ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). It looks ambitious, but if structured well could change the way […] Read more
LAUNCHING- Solis 255K “More Than BIG” on 22nd July 2020 Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy 2020 is the year when the photovoltaic industry moves from subsidy to parity, and also the year of great technological change! Since the beginning the year, at least 7 companies have released new PV modules, with the power moving from 500W to 600W+! At the same time the renewable industry in India is witnessing aggressive […] Read more
Ultra Fast Charging Tech Firm StoreDot Wins BNEF Pioneer Award Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ultra-fast charging technology firm, StoreDot, has been named as a 2020 Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Pioneers Winner. Ultra-fast charging pioneer, StoreDot, has been named as a 2020 Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Pioneers Winner. The awards recognises companies that are leading the transition to a low-carbon economy through the development of cutting-edge renewable energy products, […] Read more
CIT Leads Financing for 108 MW Solar Project in North Carolina Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The CIT Group’s Power and Energy unit served as lead arranger on a USD 126 million financing for the 108 MW Trent River Solar project in North Carolina. The CIT Group has announced that its Power and Energy unit served as lead arranger on a USD 126 million financing for the 108 MWdc Trent River solar project […] Read more
NIPSCO Announces two Solar Projects Worth 300 MW in Indiana Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy NIPSCO has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects in central Indiana. NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects that […] Read more
Solar Installations in Q1 2020 Slowed Down in India, China and US: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, Q1 of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with just 15.8 GW getting installed. According to a new report, quarter 1 (Q1) of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with only one quarter in the past 9, being lower with […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Insurance of two Floating Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for the Marine-Cum-Storage-Cum-Erection (MSE) Insurance of two floating solar plants it is currently developing for NTPC. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for the Marine-Cum-Storage-Cum-Erection (MSE) Insurance of two floating solar plants it is currently developing in Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh and Kayamkulam, Kerala for NTPC. At Simahdri, […] 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
