81% Of PM-KUSUM (Comp B) Capacities Come From 5 States Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest data released by the Union government before the Parliament revealed that a lion’s share of the PM-KUSUM scheme (Component-B) comes from five states alone. The majority of these states are based in the western part of the country. Component B of the Union government schemes mandates the installation of decentralised off-grid solar pumps. […] Read more
Indian Oil Issues Bid For Solar Projects Across Rajasthan And Gujarat Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) recently released a tender to build grid-connected solar projects without battery backup across three groups at various locations. These projects will be developed at various locations across Rajasthan and Gujarat. Under the Western Region Pipeline (WRPL), the project is divided into three groups, spread across 34 locations. The tender said that […] Read more
Note From Europe- After Modules, Inverter Makers Need Protection Too Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Power Europe, the leading association for the European Solar PV sector, has turned ints attention to the threat to non-Chinese inverters majors in the developed world. In a statement held after an ‘exceptional’ meeting at Germany’s SMA, the board issued a statement calling for more support for the inverter makers who have faced increasing […] Read more
Gujarat, Maharashtra Top Beneficiaries Of PM-Surya Scheme Till Oct 24 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government this year approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity. According to the latest parliamentary data, Gujarat saw the maximum growth in rooftop solar registrations, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This growth contributes to the […] Read more
5 PPA Models Shaping Renewable Energy Procurement in US & Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As renewable energy becomes a larger part of power grids across the globe, challenges like negative prices and reduced value for standalone profiles, particularly solar, are emerging, particularly in developed power markets. Market participants generally agree that the risk of negative prices will likely get worse before it improves. Innovative Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA […] Read more
NTPC, Chhattisgarh Genco To Build 2 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) to develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar projects. To initiate the creation of this project, Chief Engineer (CP & BD) of CSPGCL, G. K. Gupta, and General Manager (Engineering) of NGEL, D. Joshi, […] 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
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Top 5: Largest Solar Projects in the Middle East Region Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Middle East region is making strides in renewable energy growth as global development increasingly moves away from conventional sources of energy. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen, have become the new engines powering growth and development. Some of the major oil-producing countries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are now […] Read more
