MNRE Proposes Separate ALMM For Off-Grid Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed a new Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) specifically for off-grid solar solutions. As part of this initiative, the ministry plans to lower the threshold efficiency limits for solar modules under ALMM for these applications. It has invited stakeholders to submit their suggestions by […] Read more
Waiver of ISTS Charges-Will Power Ministry Oblige RE Developers? Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Inter State Transmission Charges or ISTS charges are a key component of power bills across India. Thus, their waiver for renewable energy producers has been a major support on which the energy has grown, by helping keep costs lower than they would otherwise have been. Of course, most states have sought to extract their own […] Read more
Manipur: NHPC Issues Rooftop Solar Tender For 13 Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC’s renewable energy arm, NHPC Renewable Energy (REL), recently issued a tender to select developers for grid-connected rooftop solar plants at various government buildings in Manipur. These projects will be developed under the RESCO mode, with a bid submission deadline of March 17, 2025. NHPC REL manipur rooftop solar tender stated, “The bidder is expected […] Read more
Emerging Nations To Account For 85% Electricity Demand By 2027-IEA Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global electricity demand rose by 4.3% in 2024 and is forecast to continue growing at close to 4% through 2027. Over the next three years, global electricity consumption is expected to rise by 3,500 TWh, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Moreover, the study found most additional electricity demand through […] Read more
Fluence Unveils Smartstack, A High-Density AC-based Energy Storage Platform Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Fluence Energy, Inc. , a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, services, and asset optimization software, has announced Smartstack™, a high-density, AC-based energy storage platform, now commercially available for grid-scale applications worldwide with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2025. Promising a ‘future-ready’ modular design, Smartstack seeks to address critical […] Read more
Will 7.5 GW Green Energy Auction Be a Game-Changer for Philippines? Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the 3rd Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), offering 7,500 megawatts (MW)—well above the 4,650 MW installation target. The auction aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy agenda, aimed at accelerating the shift to renewable energy (RE) and strengthening the country’s energy security and […] Read more
Premier Energies Secures Rs. 1,234 Cr Solar Module Supply Orders Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Leading Hyderabad-based solar manufacturer, Premier Energies has received two orders from its existing customers totaling Rs.1234 Crores. The company shared this update in a regulatory filing stating, “The supply of solar modules is scheduled to commence in April 2025.” The Indian solar module and solar cell manufacturer in its latest financial results for the third […] Read more
New Recycling Method Makes Perovskite PV Cells Sustainable Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Perovskite photovoltaics have emerged as a new solar energy technology, offering high efficiency and low-cost manufacturing compared to traditional silicon-based counterparts. However, sustainability concerns – such as toxicity, limited recycling options, and resource depletion – pose significant challenges to their widespread adoption. A new study published in Nature by researchers from Cornell University and Linköping […] Read more
Australia Sees Record-Breaking Clean Energy Investment Since 2018 Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Clean Energy Council released its Q4 2024 Quarterly Clean Energy Investment Report, Large-Scale Renewable Generation and Storage, indicating that 2024 was best year for large-scale renewable energy investment in Australia since 2018. The island nation attracted about USD 9 billion in total capital investment in 2024. In total, 4346 MW of new generation capacity, worth […] Read more
