New Rooftop Subsidy Only For Applications Post Feb 13-MNRE Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a fresh update on Geb 20, has declared that only applications received after Feb 13, 2024 will be considered for Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The move comes even as demand is expected to skyrocket for solar rooftops under […] Read more
Local Solar Module Industry To Face Low Import Prices: Borosil’s Kheruka Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The domestic solar module industry will be forced to continue facing ‘unrealistically’ low import prices, said Pradeep M Kheruka, Executive Chairman of Borosil Renewables. Kheruka made these comments during a conference call with institutional investors and analysts which was held on February 08. He further said that the ALMM mechanism remained suspended, keeping the door […] Read more
Daman & Diu Invites Bids For 7.47 MW Solar Power Expansion Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Electricity Department of Daman and Diu has issued a tender to augment the capacity of two solar power projects in the Union Territory. The tender speaks for raising the capacity of an existing 6 MWdc solar power project by 2.56 MWdc. Also, the capacity of a 3 MWdc solar power project also needs to […] Read more
Pahal Solar Starts Building 1.8 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Solar PV Manufacturer Pahal Solar held its groundbreaking ceremony regarding the construction of a manufacturing facility. The facility will lead the production of 1.8 GW of advanced photovoltaic modules in Atodara, Olpad, Gujarat. According to the press document, the company stated that the manufacturing facility promises to set new industry standards by ensuring a […] Read more
Vareyn Solar Announces Foray Into Residential Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Turn-key solar EPC company Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd. has announced its foray into the residential sector in the solar power industry. This comes after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana which was launched by the Centre on January 22, 2024. This scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels on the houses of middle and poor-class […] Read more
Selling Solar To India: The 5 Challenges To Overcome Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar industry in India is at the cusp of transformation and the statistics show this. The installed solar energy capacity in the country has increased by 30 times in the last 9 years. As of December 2023, it stands at 73.31 GW, making it one of the most viable renewable energy sources to tap. […] Read more
Trina Solar Vertex S+ 505W n-type Dual-Glass Modules Enter Mass Production Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Smart PV and Energy Solutions Firm Trina Solar has announced that the first Vertex S+ 505W (NEG18R.28) rolled off the production line at its factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, marking the beginning of mass production. It is part of the Vertex S+ series specifically designed for commercial and industrial rooftops. The Vertex S+ 505W, guided […] Read more
UPPCIL Invite Bids For 2 GW ISTS & Infra-State Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCIL) has invited bids for procurement of solar power on a long-term basis through a tariff-based competitive bidding process (TBCB). The tender by UPPCIL in this regard read, “On behalf of the distribution licensee of Uttar Pradesh (UP) invited proposal for the procurement of 2 GW solar power from inter-state (IST) and infra state connected […] Read more
Singapore, UK, Mauritius, UAE Biggest Solar Investors In India: R.K Singh Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The union minister of new and renewable energy, R.K Singh shared details of the solar investment received within the by India in the last three years i.e., from 2020 – September 2023. He stated, “Indian solar sector has received 3860.158 million investments through foreign direct investment (FDI) within the country till 30th September 2023.” India […] Read more
