India Needs to Establish Value Chain to Boost Solar Equipment Manufacturing : Industry Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that needs to be quickly established The plans for establishing domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that will need to be quickly established, industry executives said. Sumant Sinha, chairman […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
Non China Solar Brands Eye Opportunities Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy As the focus shifts to alternatives to made in China brands, domestic as well as other international brands sense an opportunity to grow faster in the Indian market Solar has been one of those few sectors where we can be proud of our achievements, thanks to special attention it received from the government. But even […] Read more
Tender Issued for 2 Solar Projects Worth 3 MW With BESS in Leh Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Military Engineer Services (MES) has issued a tender for setting up of two solar power projects worth a combined 3 MW capacity in Leh. The E-in-C Branch of Military Engineer Services (MES) has issued a tender for setting up of two solar power projects worth a combined 3 MW capacity in Leh, Ladakh. The […] Read more
India and Denmark Hold Virtual Summit for Green Partnership Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, PM of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark for the signing of a Green Partnership. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark on September 28, 2020, […] Read more
DVC to Execute 1776 MW Floating Solar Projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is planning to execute 1776 MW of floating solar projects in four of its dams in West Bengal and Jharkhand. State-owned thermal power major Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has announced that it will focus only on solar projects to add new capacity to its portfolio. According to a top company official, the […] Read more
West Bengal Government Planning for Floating Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land. The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land, a minister said on September 25, 2020. The government is exploring […] Read more
Policies for An Atmanirbhar Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India moves towards a new paradigm of ‘AtmaNirbhar’ Bharat, our energy security is a key component of this new resolve. The Prime Minister has already given pride of place to solar power, describing it as ‘sure, pure and secure’. But there is a lot more to our energy policy that requires a converted effort […] Read more
ISA Is Looking to Hire For Key Roles, with Joining ” As Soon As Possible” Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which organised the First Word Solar Technology Summit early in September, seems to be moving on some big plans finally. The alliance website has listed some interesting job openings with an October deadline to apply. These include a Director level role for Human Resources and Coordination, besides a Director-Technology and […] Read more