JinkoSolar US Arm Inks 1.43 GW Solar Panel Supply Pact with sPower Updated On Wed, Jun 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deal includes significant down payments, which will help Jinko expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States and Asia. One of the leading PV modules supplier JinkoSolar Holding’s US subsidiary has signed a three-year deal to supply 1.43 GW of high-efficiency modules to sPower. sPower is the leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP). […] Read more
MahaMetro to Save Rs 12 Cr on Power Bills by Going Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of solar power per unit is Rs 3.58 whereas the MSEDCL supplies it for Rs 9.67 per unit. On top of the three metro stations, the MahaMetro has started installing solar panels that will supply power to stations. In order to save charges on its power bills, MahaMetro will supply solar power to […] Read more
Nagpur Municipal Corp Buildings, Hospitals to Go Solar by 2019 Updated On Sat, Jun 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The annual saving of the NMC on its Rs 100 Crore yearly bill will be at around Rs 60 lakh. Ten zones have been chosen by the civic body to execute the project for which they have would invite private agencies to take up the work. In order to use clean energy for water pumping, […] Read more
UNEP Happy to Recognise CIAL as World’s 1st Fully Solar-Powered Airport Updated On Mon, May 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy “I really want to go around the world and speak about the success story (of CIAL),” the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme said. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Chief Erik Solheim said that UNEP is happy to recognise Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. “We are very happy to do it,” […] Read more
Divergent Rulings Put Solar Companies in Dilemma Updated On Mon, May 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy To seek clarity on the matter the industry has knocked the doors of government. On the one hand, Maharashtra AAR in his two rulings have favored a GST rate of 18% which threats installations as a whole works contract. The solar industry has been thrown into confusion after divergent decisions form two separate Authority for […] Read more
Government Apathy a Bottleneck for Solar Energy Push Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The delays haven’t gone down well with the prosumers (consumer and producer of solar power), who after investing their money on installing solar panels and getting all the paperwork done, are upset at seeing their installations lie idle. The cabinet had approved the state solar policy last year. The onus is on the government to […] Read more
SDMC ‘First’ in Country to Generate Solar Energy, Selling Surplus Power Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy As much as 2500 KW peak solar power is being generated from the solar panels installed in 54 schools and a community centre, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation said. The body has earned Rs 9.69 lakh by selling its surplus power to distribution company BSES after consumption in its own buildings. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation […] Read more
Developers Seek Extension to Install Solar Plants on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Distributed Solar Power Association (DISPA) wrote two letters to MNRC on April 24 and May 11 in which they highlighted their concerns regarding the completion of the rooftop projects. Citing indifferent attitude of concerned ministers to their efforts, solar rooftop developers have asked for time extension to complete the work of installing solar panels […] Read more
Solar Power Policy for Farms in Gujarat Soon Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Soon the MoUs will be made with farmers and the government will start working on multiple projects and the policy will be implemented thereafter. A new solar power policy for farms is in offing in Gujarat as the Government of the state is taking lands from farmers on lease to install solar panels while at […] Read more
