GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Plans to Start Manufacturing Solar Modules in India Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s one of the largest Solar Module Maker GCL-Poly Energy is in talk with Essel Group to set up a solar module manufacturing facility in India. China’s based solar equipment maker GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. reportedly plans to invest in India, attracted by the nation’s emerging green economy. As reported in the Livemint, GCL-Poly Energy […] Read more
Government introduces Solar Power Scheme to Promote Powerloom Sector Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The textile ministry has formulated a ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ for the promotion of powerloom sector to make use of solar power. Government has framed a new ‘Solar Energy Scheme’ to provide financial assistance/capital subsidy to small powerloom units, for installation of Solar Power Plant, in order to alleviate the problem of power cut/ shortage faced […] Read more
KVIC Created Job Opportunities In Varanasi Through Solar Charkhas: Survey Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Till date, 110 women have been trained on solar charkha and being provided loan under the Prime Minister s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)” To create job opportunities in the PM Modi’s adopted villages in Varanasi, Khadi commission distributed solar charkhas and looms and provided training to the women there. A survey by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ ANDREW HINES, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rooftop projects are taking the ramp and opening new avenues for solar rooftop players. This sector is no more in silos with players like CleanMax Solar are popping new stratagem to spur this segment. Notching recent accolades from MNRE and other prime consultancies, CleanMax have perennially catered to affluent MNCs and corporates. The recent 30MW […] Read more
Cabinet approves enhancement of solar power capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Government will first nominate the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) and also identify the land for the proposed solar park. It will then send a proposal to MNRE for approval along with the name of the SPPD. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
Solar Power System Installed on Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy With the installation of 5 KW solar power system, Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak will be able to avoid around 60,225 kg of carbon a year and 22,995 litres of diesel. For the first time in India, solar panels have been installed on an Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak. INS Sarvekshak has been fitted […] Read more
Telangana Mulls Setting up Solar Power Generation System atop Water Bodies Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy A French company is in negotiation with the Telangana government to set up solar power generation system atop water bodies. Telangana government is planning to set up solar power generation system on water bodies, special chief secretary of the state energy department, Ajay Mishra said. “A proposal has come to the department regarding producing solar […] Read more
India Looking at Solar Power Storage Technology from Belgium Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy NISE and Tiger Power of Belgium have signed MoU for validation of solar power storage technology to ensure steady power supply. India is looking at an innovative Belgian solar power storage technology that promises to offer consumers a source of quality power as a green and reliable alternative to flickering supply from battery storage or […] Read more