MNRE Appeals Exclusion of Solar Projects under Execution from Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ministry has put up an urge to exclude projects bid out before 31st July as the safeguard duty came into effect on July 31st. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the Finance Ministry to exempt solar projects under implementation from the 25 percent safeguard duty on solar goods from China […] Read more
BMW Brilliance and CATL Signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy BMW Brilliance claimed to consolidate its new energy ecosystem of ‘In China, For China’ which covers the entire life cycle of new energy vehicles from battery cell production to battery cell recycling. Luxury and sports automaker BMW’s energy efficient arm BMW Brilliance and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement […] Read more
Two Weeks Until Zayed Sustainability Prize Submission Deadline Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Winners share the stage at the awards ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week With just two weeks to go until the 9th August deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has issued a call-out to organisations and schools to submit their entries for the annual global award. This year, the Prize broadened its mandate to align […] Read more
Energy Storage Market in China to Post CAGR of 40% during 2018-22: Technavio Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The growth momentum of the market is expected to decelerate due to a decline in the year-over-year growth. Market research Company, Technavio mentions in a report that energy storage market in China is expected to post Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 40 percent in the period 2018-2022. However, the growth momentum of the […] Read more
Village of New Maryland Installs Clear Blue Technologies’ Solar Powered Streetlights Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The initiative by the village of New Maryland falls under the green energy project ‘A Canada 150 Project’ followed by Clear Blue Technologies. Toronto based off-grid solar company, Clear Blue Technologies has confirmed the installation of its 13 illumient solar-powered street lights in the village of New Maryland of New Brunswick. Clear Blue Technologies lights […] Read more
Standard Solar Completes Construction of 9.8 MW Solar Project in Gallup Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Standard Solar project is expected to save Gallup exchequer around USD 0.7 million in the first 8 years of operation. Rockville based solar energy company, Standard Solar has completed the 9.8 MW solar farm project in Gallup of New Mexico. Significantly, the 31 acres Standard Solar’s project is expected to save Gallup exchequer around USD […] Read more
Government Adopts ‘Integrate to Innovate’ Agenda for Energy Startups Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The programme will offer energy startups an opportunity to bring their ideas to life with the guidance and support from corporates. As per Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s investment promotion agency, Invest India has joined hands with energy sector companies to offer a unique lab-to-market opportunity for Indian energy startups through the Integrate to […] Read more
EDF Renewables and PGGM Enter Sale and Purchase Agreements Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables will remain a 50 percent co-owner and provide management as well as operations and maintenance services. EDF Renewables has signed two sale and purchase agreements which will authorize PGGM Infrastructure Fund to acquire a 50 percent ownership interest in the following projects: Glacier’s Edge Wind and Valentine Solar. The transaction for the acquisition […] Read more
MNRE Benchmarks Costs for Rooftop Solar PV Tenders Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The new costs have been drawn on the basis of inputs from the industry associations and players. Keeping in view the present situation of the auctions for solar PV projects, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark costs for the rooftop solar PV tenders ranging up to 500 kWp. The new […] Read more
