BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
COVER STORY: Rooftop Solar Enters Mission Mode In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The signs were already there. In the first week of 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) created ripples in the Indian solar market when it announced a 23 percent increase in subsidies for residential rooftop solar. As per the government notification, the ministry increased subsidies from Rs 14,588/kWh to Rs 18,000/kWh for […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
Solis Hits 4 GW Milestone In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2015, Solis India embarked on its journey within the Indian solar power sector, emerging as a Tier 1 global inverter brand by BNEF. During this time, the exclusively string inverter firm has been a standout success story, benefiting both from a growing solar market in India as well as its own strategy focused on […] Read more
BHEL Haridwar Issues Tender for 5 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has issued a tender notification seeking developers for its 5MW solar project at Ranipur facility in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The project will be developed under BOOM mode comprising design and construction responsibilities of design-build procurements with operations and maintenance of the project. The bids will have to be submitted by February […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Inks Pact With PIXON Green For Solar Module Supply Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hero Future Energies has announced the signing of an agreement with PIXON Green Energy, a domestic module manufacturer, for the supply of solar PV modules. Under the agreement, PIXON Green Energy will provide Hero Future Energies with high-efficiency modules for up to 500 MW annually on a prioritized basis for two years from their automated […] Read more
Rystad Energy Forecasts Solar, Wind Markets To Add More Than 900 Tw-Hr In 2024 Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rystad Energy, a research company recently shared some key aspects that can shape the energy sector in 2024. Renewable energy capacity expanded rapidly, keeping up with global power demand growth for the first time. It forecasted in 2023, “Solar PV needed to grow by 220 gigawatts (GW) in 2023 to track the 1.6 DG scenario […] Read more
India Has Around 32 GW of RE Projects Under Bidding Stage: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Jan 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said in a press conference that no country could excel without sufficient power. “The power shortage in India has come down from around 4.5% in 2014 to less than 1% today,” he said. He added, “Electricity is the most important infrastructure, which is a sine qua […] Read more
AIIB Invests In Eight Solar Projects Of 1.54 GW With Mahindra Susten Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) a multilateral development bank has invested Rs 4.86 billion (around USD $58.4 million equivalent) in renewable energy Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). InvIT (Sustainable Energy Infra Trust or SEIT), has eight operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt (GW)-peak total capacity located in India. SEIT is co-sponsored by Mahindra […] Read more
