Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 17:35

Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain`s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive.

India seeks SoftBank push for Modi's solar goal

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 21:00

India has closed bids for a third of its target of tendering 15,000 megawatts (MW) of solar projects this fiscal year, a government official said, and is expecting interest from investors such as SoftBank to lift the industry.

India, US to discuss trade issues Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 21:12

Issues related to WTO, solar energy and visas are expected to figure at a meeting between senior trade officials of India and the US in the national capital on Wednesday.

Surana Solar crashes over 32% in two trading sessions

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 18:35

At the end of today's trading session, the stock was quoted 20 percent down at Rs 35.80. The scrip had suffered a similar fate on June 10 as well and slumped over 15 percent to Rs 44.75 on the BSE.

Goyal supports idea of tax sops for roof top solar panel

Last Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2015, 23:36

The idea of giving tax incentives for purchase of roof top solar panels will be taken up with Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.

Essel, J A Solar JV to set up Rs 950 cr facility in India

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 22:22

Essel Group Monday said it has entered into an agreement with China's energy firm J A Solar to launch a joint venture for manufacturing solar cell and modules in India.

WTO verdict on India's solar dispute with US soon

Last Updated: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 14:14

"This will be the final meeting of the panel. After that, its ruling will come," an official said adding "we have kept our fingers crossed on the ruling".

JBM forays into solar sector; to invest Rs 1,600 crore

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 15:55

Auto component-maker JBM Group today announced its entry into the solar energy sector with plans to invest Rs 1,600 crore in the next three years.

Suresh Prabhu advocates use of solar, wind energy

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 12:59

Cautioning against harmful effects of greenhouse gases due to fossil fuel use, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has advocated a paradigm shift in the energy scenario through the use of alternative energy like solar and wind power.

Apple to build first solar project in SW China

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 22:51

In the first of its kind project outside the US, Apple will help China to build a 40-megawatt solar power project as part of the company's environmental and climate commitments.