RPO Target for 2022-23 to Continue in Absence of Clear Target for 2023-24: WBERC Updated On Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy While most States have specified Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets for 2023 to 2024, West Bengal has not mentioned its RPO goal for said time period. The absence of a clear RPO target for the year 2023-2024 has been challenged before the WBERC (West Bengal Electricity Regulation Commission). The WBERC had last specified the RPO […] Read more
October ALMM List- Waaree, Vikram Solar Add Co-Branding Agreements Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The MNRE has recently announced revisions to the ALMM List (Approved List of Models & Manufacturers). The list entails no surprises with Waaree Energies being enlisted for the highest capacity as usual at 2650 MW. Following next is Vikram Solar, enlisted for 1287 MW. Premier Energies has been enlisted for 1116 MW. Thus, Waaree Energies, […] Read more
TPREL Arm to Build 12.5 MW Captive Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a renewable energy player and a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) with Endurance Technologies Limited, an auto component manufacturer, through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) TP Green Nature Limited. The firm will develop a 12.5 MW AC captive solar plant. […] Read more
Advertising, Brand Ambassadors, And Celebrities Emerge As the ABC Of Solar Marketing Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Advertising, Brand Ambassadors, And Celebrities Emerge As the ABC Of Solar Marketing As India’s domestic solar manufacturing ramps up from an estimated 38 GW currently to over 100 GW by 2026, firms have realised the limits of doing business as usual. Counting on large government-backed projects, with exports as the icing on the cake when […] Read more
Solar Bids Below Rs 2? BCD Holds Up Solar Tariffs In India Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as prices of China-made solar cells and modules continue to slide to unprecedented lows, power consumers are likely to benefit only partially, thanks to the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 40 percent that the government has on module imports, besides the 25% on solar cell imports. While the drop in prices is welcome to […] Read more
TPREL to Set Up 41 MW Captive Solar Plant for Solar Manufacturing Unit Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, will set up a 41 MW captive solar plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu for Tata Power Solar’s new greenfield 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The captive plant will help generate 101 million units […] Read more
Credit Fair & UTL Solar Unite to Offer Solar Rooftop Installation Financing Solutions Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Credit Fair, a consumer lending fintech startup, has joined forces with solar inverter firm UTL Solar, to offer collateral-free affordable financing solutions to enable individuals, MSMEs, housing societies and trust associations in setting up solar rooftop solutions. The collaboration is a part of Credit Fair’s mission to facilitate solar energy adoption across the country without […] Read more
TPREL, Juniper Green Emerge as Successful Bidders in 225 MW Renewable Hybrid Auction Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and Juniper Green Energy have emerged as winners in Tata Power’s auction. The tender was issued for the development and procurement of 225 MW of grid-connected intrastate and interstate wind-solar hybrid power projects. It also entails a greenshoe option of 225 MW on a long-term basis. Juniper Green Energy […] Read more
Solar Startup Zunroof Struggles To Deliver On Promise Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy There were plenty of rooftop solar companies raising capital during the 2016-19 period. However, the fund inflow in such startups slowed down gradually and only a handful of them are in serious business. In fact, recent funding rounds for firms like Solar Square have been built around funding their customers. One early pre-2020 startup is […] Read more
