2024: Global Solar Capacity Tops 2.2 TW, With Over 600 GW New Additions Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity rose to more than 2.2 terawatts (TW) by the end of 2024, up from 1.6 TW in 2023, with over 600 GW of new systems commissioned, the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) said in its latest report. “Module prices continued to drop through 2024 in […] Read more
BC Jindal Forays Into RE Component Manufacturing With ₹4,000 Cr Investment Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy BC Jindal Group has announced its entry into component manufacturing for renewable energy power generation. In the first phase of the project, the group aims to deploy an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to kickstart its renewable energy component manufacturing venture. This phase will include setting up 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing/ solar module […] Read more
Why Co-Locating of Storage And RE Matters Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has ambitious goals to install 450 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. Even though India has an impressive track record of quickly deploying renewable RE generation assets, the share of RE (excluding large hydro) in total generation continues to be low (13.75 percent) hindering grid decarbonization. The generation-installation gap can be addressed […] Read more
Solid-State vs Sodium-Ion: Who Will Dethrone Lithium-Ion Batteries? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The rise of renewable energy (RE) and the electric vehicle boom have brought with them increased expectations from the energy storage industry like increased efficiency, considerably high safety, and huge energy densities, and of course preferably at lower costs. Aiming to offer options are Sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Both have their own sets of […] Read more
Bihar Issues EPC Tender For Solar+BESS Project For Kajra Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has floated an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for the development of a 116 MW (AC) solar power project in Lakshisarai, Kajra district. The project will also include a 50.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The deadline for submission of bids is April 10. The […] Read more
BYD 1000 kW Leap: The Fastest EV Charging System Yet? Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry was recently, well, shocked at news of BYD’s latest innovation of a MW sized charging. Generally, depending on its capacity, it takes anywhere between 20 minutes to 8 hours to charge up the battery of an EV. However, the Chinese automaker BYD announcement of its latest blade battery – flash […] Read more
China Solar Firms Hope For a Quick Resolution Of US Tariff Tussle Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy As global markets swoon over the US tariff action, and China’s surprising retaliatory response with a 34 percent tariff on US imports to that country, China’s solar titans hope that better sense will prevail in due course, sooner rather than later. With stock prices for both Jinko (NYSE listed) and Longi (Shanghai SSE listed) down […] Read more
UPNEDA Seeks Vendors To Identify Govt Building For Solarization Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for the empanelment of vendors to identify government buildings for solarisation. The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025. The state nodal agency said the empanelment will cover state government buildings with a sanctioned load of 25 kW or more. The […] Read more
Can Honda Do An Activa With Its Activa e:? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Honda Activa is not just a scooter. It stands as a symbol of no-nonsense mobility, deeply embedded in our memories and popular culture, and has even been immortalised in a hit song embraced by Gen Alpha. Launched in 2001, the petrol Activa revolutionised personal mobility in India, becoming a staple for millions, especially women, with […] Read more
