“We Expect TOPCON To Be The Leader For The Next 5-7 years”, S Vasanthi, Websol Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy S Vasanthi is a true solar veteran, thanks to her long association with one of the earliest solar manufacturers in India, Websol Energy System Limited. As the Chief Technical officer and director she has been instrumental in visualizing the company’s 1.8GW solar PV cells and 550 MW Module manufacturing capacity expansion at its Falta plant […] Read more
Five Reasons That Make Agrisolar Significant To The World Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Agrivoltaics refers to the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) power generation. It is great idea for a country like India, where over 60% of land is employed for agriculture, and the scarcity of land is a persistent problem thanks to an expanding population and urbanisation. Agrivoltaics offer a promising prospect in […] Read more
Mini-Grids And The Rockefeller Experience Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as India made commendable progress connecting almost all households to the grid, the larger aim of 24×7 power for all is still some distance away. With a twin challenge of rising demand and the need to transition to a cleaner grid powered by renewables, the hopes of millions for continuous, dependable power are still […] Read more
Omnivore Seals First Close of Third Fund at $150 Million Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Impact venture capital firm Omnivore has announced the first close of its third fund at $150 million. First close investors include KfW, the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, FMO, SIFEM, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Inclusive Agritech Facility, Louis Dreyfus Company Ventures, the Dutch Good Growth […] Read more
Govt Releases Draft Norms For Green Credit Programme Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has issued draft rules for the Green Credit Programme. Under this, the ministry plans to incentivize individuals and other entities for their voluntary pro-environment and conservation works. The government plans to start the incentivization programme in a phased manner. “A phased and iterative approach for implementation of the Programme […] Read more
Amara Raja Wins 100 MW Solar Project in Bangladesh Valued at $130 Mn Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy An arm of Amara Raja Group, Amara Raja Infra Private Limited (ARIPL), has won a 100 MW solar power project in Bangladesh. The value of the project is pegged at $130 million. As per the contract, the firm will look into the Engineering, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of the project, which is to be […] Read more
Plan To Add More Floating Solar Projects: Simarpreet Singh, CEO, Hartek Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy SaurEnergy: In the last 32 years, the Hartek group witnessed the virtual revolution of the solar sector. How has it changed your approach to the market and the growth? Singh: When we started the solar business, the situation differed from the current scenario. Many consumers were reluctant to go for solar rooftops; there was a shortage […] Read more
Saur Energy-GoodWe Webinar: Industry, Policy Experts Brainstorm On Rooftop Bottlenecks Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saur Energy International held a brainstorming session today to debate bottlenecks in India’s residential solar rooftop sector. Supported by leading inverter major GoodWe, the virtual event witnessed participation from some of India’s leading solar rooftop industry players and policy experts from the sector. The speakers deliberated upon the hurdles and recommended solutions to counter the […] Read more
Signify Brings Solar Lighting in Majuli to Benefit 32,000 Inhabitants Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lighting solutions provider Signify Innovations India Limited has said that it has provided 43 villages in Assam’s Majuli Island with solar street lighting to provide safety to the inhabitants at night. Signify is executing its ‘Har Gaon Roshan CSR program,’ that focuses on sustainable rural development and Majuli too is covered under it. Signify has […] Read more
