Solar Power Juggernaut Will Keep Rolling Despite Higher Taxes Under GST Updated On Sat, May 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a list of 1,211 items released after the meeting of the GST Council, which comprises finance ministers of all the states of the Union, “Photosensitive semiconductor devices; including solar photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels”, will be charged at a rate of 18 Goods and Services […] Read more
Boviet Solar Introduces New 60-cell 280-295W Smart Solar Modules Embed with SolarEdge Power Inverters Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy By bundling the SolarEdge power inverter with Boviet’s High Efficiency solar module, installers only have to work with a single supplier, which results in savings in both product sourcing and installation. Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd., has finalized a partnership with SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. to include SolarEdge solar power inverters with Boviet’s 60-cell mono smart […] Read more
GST to cause significant disruption to the solar sector: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Bridge To India notes that the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector is the announcement of 18% tax rate for solar modules as compared to a present effective rate of zero Government of India recently released final GST rates under the new indirect tax regime proposed to be rolled out from July 1. […] Read more
ONGC floats tender for 1MW solar PV plant at IPSHEM, Goa Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s 1MW solar PV project is July 7, 2017. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently floated tendered for 1 MW solar PV plant at Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health and Environment Management (IPSHEM), Goa. The last date for submission of bid for the ONGC’s […] Read more
Haryana govt. exempts solar devices from VAT to encourage manufacturing in the state Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar devices exempted from VAT includes solar lanterns, solar home systems, stand-alone street lighting systems, solar water heating systems, solar water pumping systems, solar cooker boxes and dish type, solar chargers or inverters and solar photovoltaic modules. The Haryana government has exempted solar devices, equipment or parts used in installation of solar power projects from […] Read more
Global Solar Investment to be higher than Coal, Gas and Nuclear Combined in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lower project costs and continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global renewable power investment reach $243.1 billion in 2017, with solar photovoltaic (PV) the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power – by 2020 non-hydro renewables will account for 65% of global power investment Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global solar investment to […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Tops in Solar Power, Telangana Stands Fourth Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy With 1867 MW, Andhra Pradesh stands at the top position in solar power generation in India, while Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu stands second and third with 1812 MW and 1691MW respectively. Andhra Pradesh has been adjusted at the top position in India when it comes to solar power, with accumulative generation capacity of 1867 MW. […] Read more
NTPC Invites Tenders for Battery Energy Storage System for 17 MW Solar PV Project in South Andaman Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC in its tender document has mentioned that the scope of work include design, engineering, installation, testing, grid integration with 17 MW solar PV Plant and 33 kV grid, of 6 MW, 24 MWh (at 33KV output throughout life of 25 Years) Battery Energy Storage System. NTPC Ltd. has invited online bids from eligible bidders […] Read more
Electric car maker Tesla starts selling solar roof Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Customers worldwide can order a solar roof on Tesla’s web site. Installations will begin next month in the U.S., starting with California. Installations outside the U.S. will begin next year, the company said. Electric car maker Tesla has added another product to its lineup: Solar roof tiles. As of Wednesday, customers worldwide could order a […] Read more
