PFC, REC, IREDA to Lend at Lower Rates; Imported Solar Products May Face BCD from August Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After putting an end on all the speculations, the government on Tuesday has hinted about its intentions for the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) in near future instead of its earlier plan for next year. On the matter, Power Minister RK Singh informed industry stakeholders via video conferencing about his Ministry’s proposal to implement […] Read more
With Focus On Chinese Imports, Familiar Tussle Returns For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Imports in the solar sector, where Chinese origin equipment is said to account for anything between 78 percent to 85 percent of equipment used, are back in focus. Reports quoting sources say that the government has sought product-wise details of cheap imports, comparison with domestic prices and tax disadvantage, if any, from industry to curb […] Read more
Panasonic Extends Warranty on Solar Panels to Cover Labour on All Components Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Panasonic has expanded its 25-year warranty on solar panels to include labour on all components of the residential solar system, including monitoring and interconnection hardware and racking system. The announcement builds on its recent warranty expansion to cover labour on Enphase microinverters included in Panasonic AC modules. Earlier, only labour for solar panels was covered […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for Setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant in R’sthan Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a detailed RfS document for selection of solar power developers to set up a 10 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Bagru Kala town, near Chitroli village, Jaipur district, Rajasthan. Earlier, Saur Energy reported that the nodal agency had issued a notice inviting tender […] Read more
Leading Electrical Equipment Firm RR Global Enters EV Segment Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy RR Global has announced its entry into the EV segment with the proposed launch of two electric scooter models under the firms’ new venture in ‘BGAUSS’. RR Global India, a leading electrical equipment company has announced its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) segment with the proposed launch of two electric scooter models under the […] Read more
Siemens to Supply HV Equipment for 1.6 GW Offshore Wind Farm in US Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens has been awarded an order from Semco Maritime to provide the main electrical equipment for the ESP of the 1.6 GW Mayflower Wind offshore project Siemens has been awarded an order from Danish customer Semco Maritime to provide the main electrical equipment for the electrical service platform (ESP) of the offshore wind project Mayflower […] Read more
Maruti Suzuki Commissions 5 MW Carport Solar Plant in Gurugram Updated On Sat, Jun 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commissioned a 5 MW carport style solar power plant in Gurugram, with an investment of more than Rs 20 crore Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that it has strengthened its commitment towards a greener future by advancing its efforts in creating sustainable manufacturing with the commissioning of a 5 […] Read more
Valmont Buys Majority Stake in Solbras – Energia Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Valmont Industries, US-based engineering and irrigation equipment manufacturer, has purchased the majority stake in a Brazilian company, Energia Solar do Brasil (Solbras), a leader in photovoltaic (PV) energy sector. Now, with immediate effect, the company will market under the Valley brand – a Valmont company. However, the company didn’t disclose the deal amount. Valley Irrigation […] Read more
Delayed Solar Development in Japan amid Covid-19 Likely to Facilitate Coal Usage Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst coronavirus crisis, electricity demand in Japan like other countries has dropped significantly and thus resulted in a decline in power prices. This drop in demand and rise in solar power generation eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices, as revealed by the data & analytics company. According to GlobalData, the ongoing economic contraction, delays […] Read more
