Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Addition Likely to Drop by 40 Percent in 2018-19: ICRA Updated On Tue, Apr 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Between April 2017 to February 2018 the country has added around 7.2 Gw solar capacity to its kitty. It is highly likely that India’s solar power capacity addition will drop by 40 per cent to a range between 4 Gigawatt (GW) and 4.5 Gw in the 2018-19, thanks to the recent slowdown in the tendering and project […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duty: A Battle Still Remain to be Fought on the Ground Updated On Thu, Apr 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Inspite of, the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) has recently terminated the anti-dumping probe on import of solar cells and modules from China, Taiwan and Malaysia on the back of current petition withdrawn by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) itself in March FY18. There’s still a journey of rocky road ahead to be travelled […] Read more
150 Exhibitors to Showcase at the Third Edition of RenewX in Hyderabad Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The expo will witness a congregation of South India’s green economy community to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights including the Indian regulatory framework. UBM India, the leading B2B exhibitions organiser announced the third edition of RenewX, a two-day Renewable Energy trade expo slated on April 13 and 14 2018 at the Hitex, Hyderabad. Augmented further by the legacy of its […] Read more
Vikram Solar Join Hands with France’s CEA to Drive Innovative Technology R&D Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deal was signed to enhance Research and Developments (R&D) on high efficiency crystalline silicon cells, modules, systems and a host of high efficiency generation and storage technologies for French and Indian markets. India’s one of the leading solar manufacturer and EPC player Vikram Solar has signed a collaboration pact with the French Alternative Energies […] Read more
New 10 MW Sunpower Solar Plant Generating Power for OG&E Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Covington solar plant is anticipated to generate enough electricity to serve the needs of over 1,000 average Oklahoma homes, based on estimates provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association. OGE Energy Corp. electric utility subsidiary Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) and SunPower Corp. has announced completion of a 10-megawatt (AC) solar photovoltaic power plant […] Read more
ISMA Withdraws Solar Anti-Dumping Plea, to File Fresh Petition Next Week Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy ISMA will now file a fresh petition with the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties again in the next week. In a significant development, the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has withdrawn a petition it had filed in July last year for anti-dumping investigation on solar cells and modules imported from China, Taiwan and […] Read more
Brazil Set to Join International Solar Alliance Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Brazil has surpassed 1.1 GW of installed solar capacity, with large-scale facilities accounting for 935 MW. It has also started the process of joining the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In a significant development, the National Congress of Brazil is reviewing a plan for the country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA), says the […] Read more
41 Kerala Schools to Set Up Solar Power Unit in Premises Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The schools will have to spend Rs 80,000 for setting up a 2kW solar power unit on their premises. In order to get uninterrupted power supply, around forty one government/aided schools in Kerala will set-up solar power unit in their premises by the end of the current academic year. The move is backed by Agency […] Read more