NTPC Issues BoS Tender For 1.5 GW Of Solar Project At Bikaner Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has recently released a tender to develop a 1.5 GW grid-connected solar project in Rajasthan. It issued this tender through a joint venture with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL). The tender offers a ‘Balance of System Package’ to develop the project at RVUNL’s Solar […] Read more
O2 Power Signs PPA With Railways To Supply Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy company O2 Power has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with East Central Railway (ECR) to supply renewable power. The energy will be sourced from O2 Power’s 360 MW installed capacity spanning Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka. This aligns with Indian Railways’ efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. Indian Railways has planned to go net-zero […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Can COP29 Help In Expediting Renewable Growth In India? Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The convergence of global leaders, policymakers, and pro-climate groups in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the annual Conference of Parties (COP29) is likely to expedite the energy transition globally. It is more pertinent to the Global South including India which has been demanding fair access to the Climate Fund, as committed by developed countries for pro-climate activities. […] Read more
Could The Trump Presidency Cast A Shadow On Indian Solar Module Makers? Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The re-election of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States (US) may alter the market dynamics for Indian solar module manufacturers. Speculations are now rife over the likely fate of the Indian solar industry with Trump’s re-election. Those who have business interests in the US solar market are likely to get affected […] Read more
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
India’s Coal Sector Need Rs. 3,29,651 Cr Investment For Green Makeover: iForest Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Internationally, countries like the United Kingdom (UK) have recently shut down their last coal power plant. India, despite being the third largest emitter globally, simply cannot follow suit, even as it has established its first committee to develop a just transition framework. This framework aims to prepare guidelines for the government to transition away from […] Read more
India Made Solar More Affordable, Says PM Modi Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest speech before the International Solar Alliance said that with more government hand holding support and schemes, the solar energy became more affordable in India. He joined the ongoing session online and addressed the gathering. “India’s growth in the solar sector is the result of a clear approach. Whether […] Read more
Oxford PV’s Tandem Solar Panels Enter US Market For Commercial Use Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a UK-based solar cell manufacturer, recently began commercializing its tandem solar technology, which is 20% more powerful, with the first shipment to a US-based customer. The 72-cell panels are comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, which can produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. These solar cells […] Read more
