News In Brief Sept 5: Canadian Solar, SOLARCYCLE Ink Recycling Pact Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar & SOLARCYCLE Enter Cradle-to-Cradle U.S. Recycling Partnership Global photovoltaic modules manufacturer, Canadian Solar announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, an American solar recycling company. With this, Canadian Solar is among the first few crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to offer comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the […] Read more
India Can Export 8.6cr Electric Two Wheelers By 2047: RMI Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its recent report, RMI highlighted that in 2023, over 15 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in India. To achieve energy independence it advocated for India to adopt 100% clean fuel vehicle sales in all vehicle segments by 2043. RMI recently released its report, “India at 2047: A Vision for Energy Independence in the […] Read more
For Net Zero India Needs 494 GWs Of Solar & Wind Capacity By 2030: Bloomberg NEF Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New Energy Outlook report released by Bloomberg NEF at its Indian event says India needs more than 4 terawatts of wind and solar capacity installation by 2050 for the Net Zero Scenario. Power demand is projected to grow six fold during the period. Moreover, the report also calls for over $12 trillion investment and […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
Railway Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar In Chhattisgarh Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The South East Central Railway’s Bilaspur Division (Electrical) has announced a tender for the installation of 1.88 MW rooftop solar systems across service buildings, station buildings, and residences in Chhattisgarh. The project will be executed in CAPEX mode. This comes at a time when the Indian Railways is working towards decarbonising its operations and boosting […] Read more
Can Digital Solar Project Make Rooftop Solar More Accessible? Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2023-24, India’s installed Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW, marking the highest annual growth to date. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India’s total installed rooftop solar capacity has reached 13.40 GW by the end of July 2024. Following the launch of the PM […] Read more
NHPC Revises MoU With Maharashtra Govt For 7,350 MW PSPs Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy On September 3, State owned NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited) said that it has re-entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra’s Department of Water Resources (WRD) for 7,350 MW renewable energy storage systems. The MoU aims to establish energy storage systems, specifically pumped storage projects (PSPs), in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
Jakson Engineers To Invest Rs 2,000cr On Solar Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jakson Engineers Ltd (JEL), part of the energy and infrastructure conglomerate Jakson Group, announced an expansion of its solar manufacturing business. The company plans to invest approximately Rs 2,000 crore for setting-up a 2,500 MW Solar Cell manufacturing facility, which will be developed in two phases and is simultaneously expanding its existing solar module manufacturing […] Read more
IEX’s August Power Market Update Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), the dominant power exchange in the country, has released its market update for August. IEX achieved a total volume (including certificates) of 12,040 MU in August 2024, marking a 35.8% year-over-year increase. The electricity volume at 9,914 MU, increased 17.1% YoY. The renewable energy certificates (REC) at 2,116 MU, increased […] Read more
