India’s Solar Additions Slowed by GST, Duty on China Imports, says UN Report Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developing economies, comprising India, China and Brazil, committed USD 177 billion to renewables last year, up 20%, compared to USD 103 billion for developed countries, down 19%, the report added. A UN report has said that the imposition of anti-dumping and safeguard duties on import of Chinese solar cells and modules and levy of Goods […] Read more
India Yamaha Motor Commissions 1,100 KW Solar Rooftop Plant in TN Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rooftop installation would reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission to the extent of 1,600 tonnes per year. Japan-based Yamaha Motor company’s Indian arm, India Yamaha Motor at its Oragadam factory near Chennai has commissioned 1,100 KW rooftop solar power plant taking the total solar capacity to 1,450 KW at the unit. The move has come as […] Read more
China’s GCL, Softbank Ink $930 Million Pact to Set up Solar Venture in India Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the MoU, GCL Group and Softbank Investment agree to be directly or through their respective affiliates or subsidiaries in India, will establish a JV in which Softbank Investment (or its affiliates or related companies) is a joint venture company. In a significant development, Japan’s SoftBank Group and Chinese firm GCL Group have […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
India Should Open Up Solar PV Market, says Trina Solar Updated On Fri, Mar 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy “If costs of making in India do not support the economics of production for the customer, it makes our job difficult. Our basic principle is to provide value for the customer. If the local customer cannot afford our products, that makes it difficult for us to produce,” Gao Jifan said. Chinese solar giant Trina Solar […] Read more
India Must Strengthen Grid Infra to Boost Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy IRENA Director-General Adnan Z Amin says the main constraint in India right now is the grid. There is a huge upsurge in investment,” he said of the renewable projects being implemented in the country. India must strengthen grid infrastructure to support its “strong push” towards renewable energy especially solar, said the head of the International […] Read more
Power Ministry, Skill India Join Hands to Support ‘Saubhagya’ Scheme Updated On Wed, Mar 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country in a time bound manner. Giving a further fillip to the Government’s mission of bringing electricity to every household and to empower the rural youth, Power Ministry has partnered with the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministry to train the manpower in six […] Read more
Indian Industry to Set-up Energy Infra in ISA Member Countries, says Power Min Updated On Tue, Mar 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy While speaking at the signing of the host country agreement between the ISA and India, the Minister also talked about doing necessary de-risking in this regard. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh has emphasized on the need for our industry to go and set up energy infrastructure in other ISA member […] Read more