Waiver of ISTS Charges-Will Power Ministry Oblige RE Developers? Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Inter State Transmission Charges or ISTS charges are a key component of power bills across India. Thus, their waiver for renewable energy producers has been a major support on which the energy has grown, by helping keep costs lower than they would otherwise have been. Of course, most states have sought to extract their own […] Read more
Fluence Unveils Smartstack, A High-Density AC-based Energy Storage Platform Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Fluence Energy, Inc. , a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, services, and asset optimization software, has announced Smartstack™, a high-density, AC-based energy storage platform, now commercially available for grid-scale applications worldwide with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2025. Promising a ‘future-ready’ modular design, Smartstack seeks to address critical […] Read more
Will 7.5 GW Green Energy Auction Be a Game-Changer for Philippines? Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the 3rd Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), offering 7,500 megawatts (MW)—well above the 4,650 MW installation target. The auction aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy agenda, aimed at accelerating the shift to renewable energy (RE) and strengthening the country’s energy security and […] Read more
Waaree RTL Gets 40 MWh BESS Order From Continuum Green Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Waaree Renewable Technology (Warree RTL) has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) for an EPC work order for a 40 MWh battery storage system from Continuum Green Energy Limited. The company disclosed the project order size in a regulatory filing, which said, “The project order size is approximately INR 40 Cr.” Additionally, the company mentioned, […] Read more
RenewSys Brings Anti-Acid EVA Technology To Prevent Solar Cell Corrosion Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy RenewSys, a PV module manufacturer of encapsulants and backsheets, has introduced its new EVA encapsulant. This latest technology is designed to address a long-standing issue that affects the lifespan of solar modules. Corrosion of metal parts in the cell and aging-related delamination are now preventable with the Anti-Acid EVA Encapsulant, which is specifically designed to […] Read more
Government Confirms 25 GW Solar Cell Capacity Among Nine Firms In India Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India at present has around 25 GW of installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity, according to the Solar PV Manufacturers Associations, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) and the North India Module Manufacturer Association (NIMMA). The data was shared by Pralhad Joshi, the minister of New and Renewable Energy And Consumer Affairs & Food […] Read more
India’s Solar Exports Drop from $1,969 Mn To $782.11 Mn Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar PV module exports from India have evolved over the last few years. In FY 2021-22, the value of exports of solar PV modules was around 83 million USD, which rose to around 1,969 million USD in FY 2023-24. As of FY 2024-25 (till November 2024), solar PV modules worth around 782.11 million USD have […] Read more
Clean Energy Financing: Are We Investing Enough? Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finance plays a vital role in the global push for renewable energy. Over the past decade, clean energy investments have grown significantly, driving gigawatt-scale renewable capacity additions and supporting related sectors, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. However, much more needs to be done for countries to meet their renewable energy […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
