Solar Manufacturing Cuts Silicon Use By 88%, Makes Solar Affordable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, solar energy has soared, from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,418.97 GW in 2023, with solar manufacturing projected to exceed demand, making solar more affordable. Solar jobs have followed suit, which have surged to 7.1 million, and global capacity is also expected to see gains, reaching 7,203 GW by 2030. The International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Extended Wait Ahead For Any Price Drops In Solar, Wind Updated On Wed, Aug 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy If you track India’s renewable sector, you couldn’t have failed to notice the seeming exuberance in recent months. Amplified by the soaring valuations of listed firms on the country’s stock exchanges, at SaurEnergy, we have tracked how a basket of ‘green energy’ stocks we track has grown over 120% in value over a year. This […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
Global Solar Inverter Shipments Grew By 56%: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar inverter shipments surged by 56%, reaching 536 Gigawatts (GW) of alternating current (GWac) in 2023, reflecting robust growth in the solar industry, a latest report from Wood Mackenzie said. According to Wood Mackenzie’s “Global Solar Inverter and Module-Level Power Electronics Market Share 2024” report, the top 10 global PV inverter vendors captured 81% of […] Read more
Africa Solar Progress: The Next Solar Frontier? Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Africa is a gold mine, both literally and figuratively. Providing essential resources for the global transition to clean energy, Africa also holds immense potential for renewable energy development. By 2023, the continent had 62.11 GW of renewable energy capacity installed, a figure that could rise substantially with more funding. Africa as a continent – and […] Read more
Shree Cement Reneweable Power Capacity Reaches 1GW Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shree Cement, the third-biggest cement producer in India, announced that it has achieved 1,000 MW of installed power capacity through the commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant at its Andhra Pradesh operation. “The one GW (Gigawatt) capacity includes a mix of solar, wind, thermal and waste heat recovery power plants, showcasing Shree Cement’s […] Read more
90% Solar Manufacturing Is Concentrated In 5 Developing Countries, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, […] Read more
Swift Solar Announces $27 Million Series A Funding Round Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Swift Solar, an American solar technology company has announced the close of its $27 million Series A financing round. This milestone is a major step forward for U.S. manufacturing of advanced perovskite solar technology. The round was co-led by Eni Next and Fontinalis Partners. Eni Next, the corporate venture capital arm of Eni, invests in […] Read more
NTPC Invites EoI For 50MW Concentrated Solar Project In Uttar Pradesh Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) recently released a tender inviting an expression of interest (EoI) for setting up Inter-State transmission System (ISTS) connected 50MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project with Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The tender is probably the first large tender for CSP from any PSU in India. NTPC […] Read more
