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
India Sees Second Largest Rise In Energy Demand Globally: IEA Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that India has become the second-largest contributor to the rise in global energy demand. The report states that India’s energy demand increase surpassed the combined growth of all advanced economies. This comes as global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, exceeding the average growth […] Read more
Researchers Find New Way To Boost Solar Cell Efficiency by 35% Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Scientists at the University of Oulu, Finland have hinted at new ways to boost the efficiencies of solar cells. The recent findings by the researchers were published in the Advanced Electronic Materials journal. Their latest study advances in understanding the photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric crystals. The research talks about improving the electric output of the […] Read more
CSP Capacity Needs To Touch 196.7 GW By 2030: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that in a scenario aligned with the Paris Agreement, global installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity will need to reach 196.7 GW by 2030. The report dealt with various issues related to the growth and challenges to the sector. The report said that global […] Read more
PM-KUSUM Needs Recalibration To Achieve Targets: CSE Study Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which focuses on gathering data and information especially from the perspective of farmers on on-ground implementation of the scheme, has offered a roadmap to help PM-KUSUM strike its targets. The report, titled Implementation Challenges of the PM KUSUM Scheme: Case Studies from Selected Indian States, […] Read more
Korean Varsity Finds Way To Increase Efficiency Of Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Tin halide perovskites (Sn-HPs) are promising materials for next-generation solar cell technology. However, they still face issues related to stability and conversion efficiency, requiring addressal. Recently, researchers from Korea revealed that using a special additive namely “4-phenylthiosemicarbazide “can significantly enhance the performance and durability of Sn-HP-based solar cells by controlling crystal formation, passivating defects, and […] Read more
MSME Sector Can Save Rs 37cr By Adopting RE & Energy Efficiency: CSTEP Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent study by Bangalore-based energy think tank Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) said that the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) can save upto Rs 37 crore by adopting renewable energy, energy efficiency and other advanced technologies. The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) has published a […] Read more
Renewables, EVs Set To Reduce Global Oil Demand, Says Report Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that the global oil demand is likely to be tempered by clean energy transition. The report also said that the surge in Electric Vehicle (EV) sales and continued efficiency improvements of vehicles and use of more renewables in electricity production could negate the rise in […] Read more
Why Battery Makers In EU Are Shifting Their Base To The US? Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Several European Union (EU) battery manufacturing companies are now shifting their interests to the United States (US). Better tax credits benefits and pro-renewable policies of the western country seem to have attracted several of them to look towards the US for better returns. A recent report by a global energy think tank Rystad Energy indicated […] Read more
