Solar Industry Paving Way Forward For Circular Economy Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Darshika Gupta, a mechanical engineer by training and part of the business development team at the Commercial and Industrial division of Amplus Solar, makes a case for the need to shift to a circular economy. The expansion of the global renewable energy (RE) sector has been evident in recent years, improving energy security by decreasing […] Read more
There’s a dire need of stability in policies, commitment and political will: Sushil Bansal Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy With the date for imposition of a fresh Basic Customs Duty on cell and module import drawing nearer, manufacturers in India are look to the future with guarded optimism. We spoke to Sushil Bansal, the Founder and Managing Director at Novasys Greenergy, an established firm with a 100MW capacity. Sushil has been responsible for the […] Read more
With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
The Solar Foundation: Solar Structures Need Attention Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India’s solar march has gone on, from 2 GW to a possible 42 GW by the end of this year, it’s interesting to see just what got the headlines within the sector. It has undoubtedly been modules, cells and inverters, in that order. What has been missed out is in fact, as important. Yes, […] Read more
MNRE Extends RE Research and Technology Development Programme Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March 31, 2021 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that its as received the sanction from the president of India for the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March […] Read more
Haryana Tenders for Installation of Rooftop Solar With Net Metering Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Haryana has tendered for the installation of grid-tied rooftop solar plants (with/without battery banks) with net metering facility in the state. The state government of Haryana has issued a tender for the installation of grid-tied rooftop solar plants (with/without battery banks) with net metering facilities in the state. The projects will be offered on an annual rate […] Read more
Iberdrola to Launch Green Hydrogen Plant With Solar and BESS System Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Fertiberia to construct the largest plant to produce green hydrogen for industrial use in Europe. Spanish multinational electric utility Iberdrola has announced that it has signed an agreement with Fertiberia, which will trigger investment of 150 million euros, to construct the largest plant to produce green hydrogen for industrial […] Read more
Apple Commits to 100% Carbon Neutral for Supply Chain and Products Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Apple has unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Apple has unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. The company is already carbon neutral for its global corporate operations, […] Read more
AP Govt Seeking Private Investments for Large Scale RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector, as the state is looking to exploit its immense potential to produce solar and wind power. As reported […] Read more