PLI Scheme for Manufacturing of High Efficiency PV Modules a Positive for Domestic OEMs: ICRA Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the guidelines for the Production- Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to promote the domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules and thereby reduce dependence on imports in the solar power sector. The scheme has been approved with a financial outlay of Rs. 4500-crore over a period of […] Read more
North-West Europe has Potential to Lead Hydrogen Adoption: IEA & CIEP Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Joint IEA-CIEP study shows the region is well placed to lead hydrogen adoption for clean energy transitions, but greater cooperation and policy implementation is required to accelerate deployment. North-West Europe has a well-developed hydrogen industry that could be at the edge of an unprecedented transformation should governments keep raising their ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas […] Read more
Barcelona Develops Solar Pavement at a Historic Square Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Barcelona City Council recently revealed that it is funding the development of a 50-square-meter pilot project at Plaça de Les Glòries Catalanes, a historical square, for testing the feasibility of PV-paving technology which will be supplied by Spain’s Sorigué and Hungary-based Plati. The project won the municipal challenge ‘Generator pavements’, which sought innovative solutions for generating […] Read more
LONGi to Supply 600 MW Modules for JV With Engie Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Xi’an-headquartered major solar PV manufacturer LONGi recently announced the signing of a framework agreement with Engie Solar (Engie Group), a French multinational electric utility company. To kickstart the process, 600 MW of the Chinese manufacturer’s high efficiency PV modules have been committed for projects in several geographies. Dennis She, Senior Vice President of LONGi Solar, commented, “LONGi […] Read more
Indian Army Launches First Solar Plant in North Sikkim Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Seeking to harness renewable energy for the benefit of its troops working in remote conditions, the Indian Army has recently inaugurated the first green solar energy plant in Sikkim. The facility, which uses vanadium-based battery technology, was built at an altitude of 16000 ft. in the northern part of the state and has a capacity of […] Read more
Investments Worth $810 Billion Expected in the Offshore Wind Sector This Decade Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The combined capital and operational expenditure in the offshore wind sector for the decade is set to add up to a massive USD 810 billion A new report by Rystad Energy has predicted that the offshore wind industry’s global installed capacity will exceed 250 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, driven by a surge in coming projects. […] Read more
41 Percent Growth in India’s Power Consumption in April 2021 Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Power consumption in India grew 41 percent in April 2021 to reach 119.27 BU According to data made available by the Power Ministry, power consumption in India grew 41 percent in April 2021 to reach 119.27 billion units (BU) over the same month last year, showing what the ministry believes to be a robust recovery in industrial and […] Read more
Dr. Milind Kulkarni Appointed CTO of Vikram Solar Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar providers, has announced the appointment of Dr. Milind Kulkarni as Chief Technical officer (CTO) of Vikram Solar Limited. As per the firm, Dr. Kulkarni’s role will be critical in product & technology development and manufacturing, design & process development, while […] Read more
Italy’s Ecology Minister: 72% power to come from Renewables in 2030 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani revealed yesterday that the country will have to produce as much as 72% of its electricity with renewable sources in 2030 so as to fulfil the European emissions-reduction target of 55% set for the same year. While in conversation with the Italian daily la Repubblica, he said, “In 2030, […] Read more
