MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
NHPC 1.2 GW Solar Bid Garners A Tariff Of Rs 2.56/unit Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited recently concluded the auctions for its 1.2 GW solar tender, announcing six winners for the project. These winners are Onward Solar, Rays Power Infra Limited, Essar Renewables, Mahindra Susten, and Avaada Group. The allocated capacities are as follows: Onward Solar was allocated 50 MW at Rs. 2.56 per unit, while Jevargi Solar (Rays […] Read more
Indian Solar Cell Market Expands As Tata Power Adds 2 GW Cell Making To Mix Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy With the successful commissioning of the first 2 GWs of Tata Power’s solar cell manufacturing unit at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, the firm has joined the league of the top cell making firms as well. Under Tata Power Solar, which is a cell and module manufacturing company and a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy […] Read more
ALMM Of PV Cell Manufacturers In 18 Months, Proposes MNRE Updated On Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in an office memorandum issued on September 7, has proposed extending the ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) conditions to solar PV cell manufacturing as well. Thus, it proposes that from April 1, 2026, much like the requirement to source modules only from manufacturers enlisted in ALMM, solar […] Read more
Prozeal, Golyan Power Sign JV Pact For Solar Projects In Nepal Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based renewable energy company Prozeal Green Energy Limited, and Golyan Power Limited, a corporate group in Nepal, have signed a joint venture agreement for setting up solar power projects in the Himalayan nation. The JV aims to establish over 500 MW of rooftop and ground-mounted PV solar plants in the next 18 months across multiple […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
Solar Cell Production To Come Under ALMM Soon: Pralhad Joshi Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning to bring solar cell production under the government listing by bringing an ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturer) like policy for solar cell production. With this, MNRE aims to boost domestic manufacturing of solar cells as well as ensure top-notch quality. An ALMM list […] Read more
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
415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […] Read more
