12 States Switch to Net Billing for Rooftop Solar: CEEW Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has revealed that 12 Indian states have adopted net billing for rooftop solar connections. The report also stated that 13 states and union territories have adopted group net metering. The report, titled How Are Indian States Enabling Rooftop Solar Adoption, analysed state-wise policies […] Read more
Jupiter Secures ₹500cr Investment From ValueQuest SCALE Fund Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Jupiter International Limited, a manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and provider of end-to-end solar power solutions, announced today that it has secured a ₹500 crore (approximately $60 million) investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates. This marks ValueQuest’s second investment in the company. Jupiter currently operates a 1 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in […] Read more
MNRE Allows Prototype Wind Turbines 3 Yrs For Testing Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft guidelines stating that prototype wind turbines will be allowed a maximum of three years to obtain type certification for new technologies. These guidelines are part of MNRE’s latest framework for installing prototype wind turbine models. According to the proposal, the installation of a […] Read more
Researchers Hint At New Ways To Boost Li-Ion Battery Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from Dongguk University have achieved a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a novel hybrid anode material. This innovative study introduces a hierarchical heterostructure composite that optimizes material interfaces at the nanoscale, resulting in remarkable enhancements in energy storage capacity and long-term cycling stability. This engineered structure integrates graphene oxide’s superior conductivity […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Picks Pace, Capacity Touches 17 GW Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s rooftop solar capacity is now touched 17 GW, hinting at an expeditation in the sector. This comes almost one year after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. While India’s cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at around 11 […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
Olan Agri, Husk Power Partner To Advance Solar Energy Adoption Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Olam Agri and Husk Power have announced a commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project in Nigeria’s rice-producing region. This initiative will accelerate the transition of agriculture to sustainable energy infrastructure, significantly reducing reliance on expensive and polluting diesel generation. Under the partnership, Husk will deploy a 1.3 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system, integrated with an […] Read more
India Adds 23.8 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024-25, Creates History Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy India added a massive 28.72 GW of renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) in the financial year 2024–25. This marked the highest annual capacity addition in the last five years. Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed the historic rise of solar and renewable energy capacities in 2024-25. This surge was […] Read more
Kosol Energie Secures Module Order For NTPC’s Khavda Project Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kosol Energie has secured a 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) module supply order through Zetwerk, as part of the larger 1,515 MWp PV module requirement for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. The order includes the supply of 550W bifacial modules, which are designed for tracker-mounted installations to improve power generation efficiency. The modules will be […] Read more
