Rajasthan: SGEL Seeks Bids For 2,000 Ac Land For 500 MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN, has released a tender seeking bids for the outright purchase or leasing of 2,000 acres of land located in the vicinity of the 765/400/220 kV Bikaner-IV Pooling Station in Rajasthan. With this project, SGEL aims to set up a solar plant of up to 500 MW. […] Read more
First Solar Opens New Module Manufacturing Unit In US Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module maker First Solar opened its $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama. The new manufacturing plant adds 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar production capacity and is expected to create over 800 high-tech jobs in the region. First Solar has been a key beneficiary of the move to reduce dependence on […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
Sunsure Energy’s Contrarian Approach Pays Off Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based Sunsure Energy has made a virtue of what to many will appear to be a contrarian approach to business as a solar EPC and now, a developer (IPP). Founded in 2014 by Shashank Sharma (CEO), Sunsure Energy has 500 MW of assets under operation, 2.5 GW of renewable energy capacity under construction, and a […] Read more
Can Digital Solar Project Make Rooftop Solar More Accessible? Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2023-24, India’s installed Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW, marking the highest annual growth to date. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India’s total installed rooftop solar capacity has reached 13.40 GW by the end of July 2024. Following the launch of the PM […] Read more
Can Solhyd’s Hydrogen Solar Panel Become Next Promising Tech? Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy What if we could produce hydrogen using PV solar panels? Sounds unbelievable, right? Two bioscience engineers from the University of Leuven in Belgium claim to have developed a solar panel that can generate hydrogen using sunlight. According to their startup, Solhyd, these hydrogen panels produce hydrogen by capturing water from the ambient air. The startup […] Read more
China Blows Past 2030 Target For Solar, Wind Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Back in 2020, Chinese President Xi Jining had outlined a plan to be carbon neutral by 2060, achieve peak emissions by 2030, and in doing so, add 1200 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030. Low Prices Drive Faster Adoption As it turns out, the Chinese might have surprised even themselves considering how quickly […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
