India’s Subsidies For Fossil Fuels 5 Times Higher Than For Clean Energy: IISD Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The 2022 global energy crisis and India’s growing energy demand have led the country to adopt a hybrid approach, expanding all forms of supply in 2023. This approach has pushed India’s total energy subsidies to a 9-year high of INR 3.2 lakh crore (USD 39.3 billion) for the fiscal year ending 2023 (FY 2023), new […] Read more
US Solar Witnesses Over 50% New Capacity Addition To The Grid: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by US-based think tank Wood Mackenzie and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) estimated a 37% increase in new electric generating capacity in 2023 in the United States. This indicated an increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. According to the US Solar Market Insight 2023 […] Read more
Jio-bp To Set Up EV Charging Points At House of Hiranandani Infra Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Fuel retail joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp, Jio-bp has announced a partnership with House of Hiranandani to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging points across real estate and infra properties of the group in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore. With this collaboration, Jio-bp pulse will be expanding its network to the properties of […] Read more
The Return of Reverse Auctions For Wind Energy- Bad News Or Normalcy ? Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following reports that the government has instructed leading PSU energy developers to return to the reverse auction mechanism for wind energy tenders, SaurEnergy tried to check the veracity of the claim. Without coming on record, it appears that a communication has been sent to that effect, to NTPC, SJVN, NHPC and of course SECI, which […] Read more
Gautam Solar Cracks Notable Deal In Ghana Updated On Mon, Mar 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s solar module manufacturers have for long targeted the US and other developed markets for exports, considering the intense Chinese competition in other markets. In that context, an announcement by leading manufacturer Gautam Solar, of a successful export of cutting-edge solar modules to Ghana deserves notice. Despite intense competition from Chinese manufacturers dominating the African market, […] Read more
Polysilicon Manufacturers Shift To Vietnam, Chinese Import Hits Record Low Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Germany based Bernreuter Research in its report on Polysilicon shipment found a drop in Polysilicon imports into China. The report stated, this fall has led to the lowest level since 2011. According to the report the Chinese customs statistics, imports of the feedstock for solar cells and semiconductors slumped by 28.5% i.e., from 88,093 metric […] Read more
Cabinet Approves PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana For Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore. This policy seeks to install rooftop solar and provide free electricity to up to 300 units every month for one crore households. The PM launched the scheme on 13th February. Some of the […] Read more
European Fast-Charging Firm Fastned Signs PPA With GLP For Solar Power Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy European fast-charging company, Fastned announced it has concluded its first multi-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) in the Netherlands with GLP, a renewable energy firm, and related technologies, with Ecorus and Scholt Energy. According to the press release by the company, Fastned will purchase power generated by the solar panels on the roof of GLP’s […] Read more
Global Solar Outlook 2024- BNEF Expects 655GWdc Addition In Best Case Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid early expectations of a possible stall in China’s solar additions in 2024, comes the latest Global PV Market Outlook from BNEF. The report has projected up to 655GWdc of solar PV capacity additions this year in its optimistic scenario, with its conservative forecast projecting 520GWdc. For the record, it tracked 444GWdc of solar capacity […] Read more
