Selling Solar To India: The 5 Challenges To Overcome Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar industry in India is at the cusp of transformation and the statistics show this. The installed solar energy capacity in the country has increased by 30 times in the last 9 years. As of December 2023, it stands at 73.31 GW, making it one of the most viable renewable energy sources to tap. […] Read more
Trina Solar Vertex S+ 505W n-type Dual-Glass Modules Enter Mass Production Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Smart PV and Energy Solutions Firm Trina Solar has announced that the first Vertex S+ 505W (NEG18R.28) rolled off the production line at its factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, marking the beginning of mass production. It is part of the Vertex S+ series specifically designed for commercial and industrial rooftops. The Vertex S+ 505W, guided […] Read more
UPPCIL Invite Bids For 2 GW ISTS & Infra-State Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCIL) has invited bids for procurement of solar power on a long-term basis through a tariff-based competitive bidding process (TBCB). The tender by UPPCIL in this regard read, “On behalf of the distribution licensee of Uttar Pradesh (UP) invited proposal for the procurement of 2 GW solar power from inter-state (IST) and infra state connected […] Read more
Singapore, UK, Mauritius, UAE Biggest Solar Investors In India: R.K Singh Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The union minister of new and renewable energy, R.K Singh shared details of the solar investment received within the by India in the last three years i.e., from 2020 – September 2023. He stated, “Indian solar sector has received 3860.158 million investments through foreign direct investment (FDI) within the country till 30th September 2023.” India […] Read more
Hartek Power To Develop 75MW Solar Plant In Bihar’s Jamui Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Engineering, procurement, and construction company, Hartek Power Private Limited, the Power Systems and T&D Business unit of Hartek Group, has won an order from SJVN Green Energy Limited pertaining to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant, along with a 132 kV Sub-Station, in Jamui, Bihar. According […] Read more
Top 5 Challenges for Solar Financing in India Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy While the tide has clearly turned in favour of more and better financing for solar, it’s instructive to understand just why it was not happening till now. We listed down all the top reason cited by financiers, to build this list of top 5. Understanding Solar. A key issue is the limited understanding of solar […] Read more
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
Solar Finance Startup Metafin Gets $5 Million Funding Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Metafin, a leading cleantech-focused NBFC, has successfully raised $5 million in equity funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. This investment backs Metafin’s approach to accelerating rooftop solar adoption and financing in rural India. Metafin plans to utilize funds to expand across states, grow its loan book, enhance its technology and IoT stack, […] Read more
Jharkhand Invites Bids for Solar Plants in Tribal Villages Under PM-JANMAN Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids regarding designing, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation & commissioning of Solar Photo voltaic Mini/Micro Grid and Solar Standalone Systems of different capacities with distribution network including control room & connection to households along with five-year comprehensive maintenance contract (CMC) on Turnkey basis in different PVTG villages anywhere […] Read more
