ISTS is poised to be gamechanger for renewable energy adoption by India’s corporate sector: Sashi Kant Mishra, Fourth Partner Energy Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tell us about your current ISTS-connected projects. Our portfolio entails Rajasthan with 330 megawatt of AC solar capacity, where we are in the phase two of connectivity. In Karnataka, we have another 300 megawatt of power capacity being set up. The said projects are in phase II of connectivity, with the Rajasthan project at an […] Read more
Waiting To Take Off-The PM-KUSUM Story Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Satveer Singh is a 51-year-old wheat farmer based at Mohanpura village in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Around a year ago, he enrolled online with the state government under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. As a result, the solar developers installed a seven-Horse Power (HP) solar irrigation pump […] Read more
Delhi Hosts The Largest Number of 4-Wheeler EVs in India, Says Govt Data Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries claimed that New Delhi hosts the higher number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the four-wheeler segment out of all the Indian states. The trend has come to the fore through an analysis of the ministry data based on their dashboard on the total number of EVs sold in […] Read more
India To Become World’s Second-Largest Solar PV Manufacturer By 2026: Study Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent joint study by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics claims that India will likely become the second-largest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer by 2026. The report claimed that India’s total module manufacturing capacity more than doubled from 18 Gigawatt (GW) in March 2022 to 38 GW […] Read more
New ALMM Guidelines for Solar Modules Under Co-branded Agreement Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Introduced with an aim to give an impetus to domestic manufacturing, the mandate of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) is a list of models and manufacturers of solar modules that have received an approval from the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) for solar projects in India. Only the (domestic) manufacturers in […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Utility Scale Solar Takes Biggest Hit in 2022 In US as 20.2 GW Fresh Capacity Added Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy A report from the developer led industry body Solar Energy Industries Association and WoodMac says that the United States added 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well […] Read more
“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […] Read more
India Needs Rs 33,750 Cr To Set Up Li-ion Cell, Battery Mfg Plants: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium is now a crucial element that would drive the world towards energy transition in a major way. In a recent study -‘How can India indigenise lithium-ion battery manufacturing?’ released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said that India needs investments to the tune of Rs 33,750 crore to achieve the government […] Read more