Does Solar Rooftop Need to Take a Cue from Compulsory rainwater harvesting? Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy After Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern via ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program about water crisis, rainwater harvesting also become the talk of the town, like solar these days. India has shown massive capacity additions in solar but has fallen behind on its target of achieving 40 GW rooftop solar by 2022. Here’re a few […] Read more
Sungrow to Supply Storage Systems for Solar Plus Storage Project in US Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow has signed a contract to supply its fully integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) for a solar plus storage project in the US. Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced that it has signed a contract to supply its fully integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) ST4200KWh-2000 to a 15MW/32MWh project in Massachusetts, […] Read more
Punjab Drafts Renewable Energy Policy, Plans for 21% RE by 2030 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government through its latest renewable energy policy plans of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from RE sources by 2030. The state government of Punjab issued a draft version of the state’s renewable energy policy, with the prime objective of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from renewable energy sources by […] Read more
Unplanned Solar Plant Repairs Worth $16 bn by 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Annual solar plant repairs costs will grow from nearly USD 4.5 billion in 2019 to just over USD 9 billion in 2024. According to a new report, annual solar plant operations and maintenance (O&M) costs will grow from nearly USD 4.5 billion in 2019 to just over USD 9 billion in 2024. The report by […] Read more
Bifacial Modules in the Spotlight with US Move Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The move by the Trump administration to remove the exemption that had been granted to Bifacial modules from punitive tariffs on Chinese imports is a signal about the growing share of Bifacials in the US market. Under Section 201 tariffs , bifacial solar panels had enjoyed an exemption in the U.S. market , granted in […] Read more
Acme and Adani Make the World’s Top 10 Solar PV Asset Owners List Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar asset ownership ranking, ACME and Adani have made the cut for the world’s top 10 According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar photovoltaic (PV) asset ownership ranking (excluding China), the world’s top 10 solar PV asset owners now hold over 22 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative solar capacity. Collectively, […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
IREDA Gets Approval for IPO. Will it be Second Time Lucky? Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Integrated Renewable Energy Development Agency ( IREDA), a 100% owned entity of the government of India, has got final nod for an IPO from SEBI, the market regulator. The final regulatory approval clears the way to the much awaited initial public offering (IPO) for the state owned firm. While the firm had last targeted […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Greatest Setback for Small Manufacturers: Vikas Jain Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy KUSUM scheme will be the greatest setback for Indian solar manufacturers in the SME/MSME category. Small manufacturers are not eligible to meet the qualifying turnover condition for the scheme. KUSUM scheme was long awaited but we are highly disappointed to see the terms. We have already submitted our representation to the concerned authorities, says Vikas […] Read more