India-China Tension at border to not affect Solar Sector: Industry Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Reports of the border stand-off between India and China continue to hog headlines, one of the concerns raised is whether this would have a bearing on the solar sector in India because local project developers are dependent on solar cells and modules imported from China. As reports of the border stand-off between India and China […] Read more
Solar and Wind tariff will come down considerably in near future: Govt. Updated On Sat, Aug 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The department of renewable energy is quite confident that since majority of renewable items are taxed at five per cent GST, the wind and solar power tariff will go down considerably in near future” The solar and wind tariff will come down considerably in the near future, said a government official on Friday. “It will […] Read more
AAI has commenced installation of 1MWp solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijaywada Airports: Jayant Sinha Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy AAI has completed installation of solar power plants at 29 airports/locations with a total capacity of 12.84 MWp. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha said the Government of India encourages development of green airports. The minister added in order to develop […] Read more
Microsoft to Provide Solar Powered Devices to Punjab Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Microsoft has evinced interest in providing solar powered portable cylinder-head-service gadgets that offer light, mobile charging and internet, with special focus on use in remote areas of Punjab. Tech giant Microsoft has evinced interest in providing solar powered portable cylinder-head-service gadgets that offer light, mobile charging and internet, with special focus on use in remote […] Read more
EnSync Energy, Hawai’i Pacific University to build a 310 kW solar PV system on the rooftop of Aloha Tower Marketplace Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy will build a solar installation at HPU’s Aloha Tower Marketplace, a mixed-use space featuring university student residences, community spaces, restaurants and shops. EnSync Energy has announced a 20-year PPA with Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) to build a 310-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the Aloha Tower Marketplace in downtown Honolulu. Under […] Read more
India Needs to Ramp up Solar Capacity to Achieve 100GW Target By 2022 Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy India will need to significantly ramp up the pace of solar capacity additions by 10,000 MW this fiscal and over 15,000 MW per year to meet the 2022 target of 1,00,000 MW (100GW), which the government set up in 2014. India will need to add over 15,000 MW solar capacity every year to achieve the […] 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
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
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