Utility-Scale Solar Power Additions May Double In 2024: EIA Report Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Energy Information Agency (EIA) on the preliminary monthly electric generator inventory shared the developers’ and power plant owners’ plan to add 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2024. The EIA report found that 55% more capacity would be added than the 40.4 GW added in 2023 (the […] Read more
Onyx Renewables, Qcells Ink Deal For RE Projects in Massachusetts Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based clean energy and decarbonization solutions provider Onyx Renewable Partners and clean energy solutions firm Qcells North America have announced plans to develop two community solar and battery projects in Massachusetts, United States. According to Onyx, the projects developed by Onyx have a total of 6.2 megawatts (MW) – 3.3 MW provided by Qcells – […] Read more
Selling Solar To India: The 5 Challenges To Overcome Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar industry in India is at the cusp of transformation and the statistics show this. The installed solar energy capacity in the country has increased by 30 times in the last 9 years. As of December 2023, it stands at 73.31 GW, making it one of the most viable renewable energy sources to tap. […] Read more
Solar Thermal Technologies In Focus At Conference Backed By MNRE, NSEFI Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy New Delhi hosted the International Conference on Solar Thermal Technologies on Feb 12 and 13. Organised by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), the conference focused on ways to integrate Solar Thermal and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) storage with Renewable Technologies. Driven by dropping costs and […] Read more
COVER STORY: Increased Govt Thrust Set To Give Rooftop Solar Financing A Fillip Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana on January 22, its impact was felt in different parts of the country. Several states, ministries, energy regulators and companies seem to be in a race to enable faster adoption of rooftop solar. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy already announced increasing subsidies for residential rooftop […] Read more
JSERC Brings Regulation For Group Net Metering & Virtual Net Metering In Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) recently released its (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering) Regulations, 2024. Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission regulates the net metering and virtual net metering in the state, describe these concepts, their application to the consumers and redress their grievances. JSERC notification stated, “Group Net Metering’ is an arrangement in […] Read more
SOFAR Showcases Its Latest Offering For Polish Market At ENEX Updated On Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy SOFAR, a global Photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system, ESS solutions provider showcased its latest innovations in renewable residential, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and utility segments at ENEX an association of the commercial TV broadcasters, to further expand the company’s influence in the Polish market. In Poland, the growth of energy storage remains prominent in […] Read more
Gensol Group Inducts Ravindra Goyal as Group Chief Procurement Officer Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based solar project firm Gensol Group today announced the appointment of Ravindra Goyal as the Group Chief Procurement Officer. Goyal will head the group’s Supply Chain Management (SCM), encompassing all entities in the clean energy and electric mobility domains. He will work closely with the entity-level leadership team to build capability for bulk & efficient […] Read more
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more