Vikram Solar commissions 130 MW solar project for NTPC in Bhadla, Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has used Poly-crystalline modules of size 295Wp to 320Wp for NTPC’s 130 MW solar project Vikram Solar has announced that it has commissioned a 130 MW (2×65 MW) Solar PV Power Plant for NTPC in Bhadla, Rajasthan. The project has been developed under the State Specific Bundling Scheme (for bundling with thermal power […] Read more
Solar capacity addition to reach up to 7.5 GW in FY18: ICRA Updated On Sat, Apr 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar capacity addition is expected to increase from 3.5-4 GW in FY17 to at least 7-7.5 GW (in grid connected utility segment) in FY18. Given the number of projects awarded under the National Solar Mission (NSM) and the state policy route in the past 12-18 months, solar capacity addition is expected to increase up to […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
Solar Power Barriers in Delhi Metro to Cut Noise, Generate Power Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The installation of solar power units on the Okhla Vihar and Jasola Vihar metro stations will help DMRC generate 1 MWp solar energy apart from acting as noise barriers on the elevated corridor. In a first, the Delhi Metro is going to install solar power sound barriers on its elevated corridors that not only would […] Read more
Make solar power generation easier, fix net meter flaws, officials told Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Officials at Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam have been directed to ensure solar power generation easier and fix the net metering flaws. The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), in an effort to ratchet up solar power generation, will take steps to make net meters easily available in the city. Sudhir Chabbra, Chief Engineer (commercial), […] Read more
Welspun Enterprises Completes Sale of its 15.4% stake in Welspun Energy for around Rs 286 Crore Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy This deal is another step in the company’s business re-organisation efforts in order to create value for its stakeholders by enhancing focus on core businesses, the Welspun Group Company said in a filing to BSE. Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL) has announced that it has completed the sale of its 15.4 per cent stake in Welspun […] Read more
Surat to turn into Smart City before fiscal-end Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In Surat, Rs 500 crore smart city schemes’ rollout before fiscal-end The Diamond City is a forerunner when it comes to implementation of the smart city project and this has even been acknowledged by the central government often. Automatic fare collection system in buses, my Surat-citizen engagement enterprise and visual improvement project together worth Rs […] Read more
Solar PV module market set to decline despite significant capacity addition by 2020 GlobalData Report Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Emerging technologies, economies of scale and policies have triggered an increase in Solar PV module annual installed capacity to 69.86 GW by 2020 According to the report from research and consulting firm GlobalData, Solar PV module annual installed capacity was expected to increase gradually from 49.77 GW in 2015 to 69.86 GW by 2020, due […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
