Target set for rooftop solar by 2022 is ‘Unrealistic’: Parliamentary Panel Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The panel further said the Centre should give the scheme a “serious relook”, else, it will derail the target achievement of the National Solar Mission. A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday said that 40 GW target for rooftop solar by 2022 is “unrealistic” and it needs to be “reconsidered” reports PTI. “The Committee feels that the […] Read more
Government to Impose 5 Percent Tax Under GST on Cables and Batteries for Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Due to the inverted duty structure, developers will first pay the higher tax and then claim a tax refund against the five per cent slab while filing the returns. The credit reversal will be possible only if the renewable energy project developer submits invoices to the government regarding procurement and tax paid. The government is […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives to Acquire First Solar’s India portfolio for Rs 1950 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC infrastructure will acquire entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects in India for around $300 million. The infrastructure fund of multi-asset manager IDFC Alternatives is set to make its biggest acquisition till date by taking over the entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects […] Read more
Government Extends Projects deadline Granting Major Relief to the Solar Power Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) this month directing all states to strictly enforce deadlines for solar projects, eschewing extensions. The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays […] Read more
Plug and Play Partners with Siemens to Launch New Energy & Sustainability Innovation Platform Updated On Sat, Jul 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collaboration with Plug and Play as a member in the new energy program is a key initiative for Siemens to develop the relationship with leading startup companies in the energy and adjacent markets. Siemens is participating in the newly founded Plug and Play Energy & Sustainability Program, which focuses on new technologies that can […] Read more
Consul Neowatt’s Sunbird Solar Inverter Selected for India’s largest Battery Based Solar Project in UP Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy UP Sabzi Mandi project will cover 16 locations in the state and locations will be fitted with multiple units of 150kw to 400kW Sunbird solar PCUs to be self-sufficient for uninterrupted power supply. Consul Neowatt, the global Indian UPS company today shared that it has received the approvals for execution of one of the largest […] Read more
Haryana Executing Solar Power-Run Micro Irrigation Project Under PMKSY Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy It is one of-its- kind project in the country which will draw energy from solar power and the grid, and will be connected to the nearest 11 KV line through hotline to ensure uninterrupted power supply. The Haryana government is executing a unique solar power-run micro irrigation pilot project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai […] Read more
World Bank Loan for Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy World Bank financing of USD 100 Million for development of internal infrastructure of solar parks has been planned by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) under the aegis of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. The World Bank loan is proposed to flow to the interested Solar Power Park Developers (SPPDs) through IREDA. This […] Read more
GCL-SI Inks Cooperation Agreement with IBC SOLAR Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy GCL System Integration Technology signs business partnership with IBC SOLAR in Germany, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage. It is a clear indication that GCL-SI is exploring the European markets by providing the local markets with its solar modules. Per agreement, GCL-SI will deliver 60 megawatt polycrystalline solar modules to the […] Read more
