Alpex Solar Aims At Higher Backward Integration Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Public-listed company Alpex Solar is set to strengthen its backward integration strategy. The solar module manufacturer, which began its journey 18 years ago, is now preparing for significant expansion. Currently boasting a solar module manufacturing capacity of 900 MW, Alpex plans to diversify into solar cell manufacturing, aluminum frame production and expand as an Independent […] Read more
BIPV Consumers Need Better Tariff Support: CSTEP-GIZ Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest draft report prepared by two think tanks batted for preferential tariffs for the consumers of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has prepared this document. This document has been prepared as a draft guideline for BIPV in India. The […] Read more
MP Govt Approves 442.04 Acre Land For RE Equipment Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has now approved the expansion of the area of Industrial Area Mohasa-Babai in Narmadapuram district to promote electrical and renewable energy equipment manufacturing. At a council of ministers meeting, the Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved the expansion plans. The Cabinet decided to add 442.04 acres of land in Industrial […] Read more
US Adds 9.3 GW Of New Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity In Q3: Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the US Solar Market Insight said that the United States (US) added 9.3 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q3 of 2024. According to the US Solar Market Insight, Q4 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, five new or expanded factories […] Read more
SECI Seeks Proposal To Finance 300 MW Solar Project In Andhra Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now sought proposals from banks and financial institutions. The government entity plans to use this financing to fund its upcoming 300 MW solar project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has planned to procure a Rs 1000 crore term loan for this. […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Gujarat, Maharashtra Top In PM-KUSUM (Comp-C): Data Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest government data revealed that Gujarat and Maharashtra topped the list under Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The scheme is aimed at solarising existing agricultural pumps and feeders. Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik recently submitted data on the scheme’s implementation in a written reply to the […] Read more
Bangladesh Can Save US$1.2bn Annually Through Power Reforms: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) can save Bangladesh Taka (Tk) 138 billion (US$1.2 billion) of annual loses, funded by government subsidies, through electricity sector reforms targeted at addressing core problems, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report highlights Bangladesh can achieve the savings by […] Read more
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Remain Leaders In EV Manufacturing: Data Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu remained the biggest beneficiaries of the Union government’s Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector. The latest data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries indicated that these states became the hotspots for investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing under the scheme. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD […] Read more
