Solar Manufacturing Cuts Silicon Use By 88%, Makes Solar Affordable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, solar energy has soared, from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,418.97 GW in 2023, with solar manufacturing projected to exceed demand, making solar more affordable. Solar jobs have followed suit, which have surged to 7.1 million, and global capacity is also expected to see gains, reaching 7,203 GW by 2030. The International Solar Alliance […] Read more
India’s Solar Future Faces Climate Challenge, Says IIT-Delhi Study Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s rapid solar energy expansion aims to power its climate commitments, yet new research reveals that climate change could pose significant challenges to the nation’s solar potential. A study from IIT Delhi (Dr. Sushovan Ghosh, Prof. Dilip Ganguly, Prof.Sagnik Dey, Mr.Subhojit Ghoshal Chowdhury), published in Environmental Research Letters (https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad8c68), examines India’s photovoltaic (PV) potential through […] Read more
Jinko Solar launches Tiger Neo 3.0 Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar has announced the launch of its Next Generation TOPCon Technology solar panels, Tiger Neo 3.0. The company claimed the product delivers the world’s most powerful modules of up to 670 W and the solar industry’s first-ever 495W residential modules. Built on JinkoSolar’s patented N-type TOPCon technology, including HCP, MAX, etc., […] Read more
AMPIN, Varroc Partner For Another Maharashtra Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based renewable energy company AMPIN Energy Transition, today signed a transaction document with Varroc group for an additional 27 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra. This order follows the implementation of AMPIN’s initial solar projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. This new PPA marks a repeat order from Varroc Group, highlighting […] Read more
Public Capital and Solar Firms- Made For Each Other? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy What a difference four years can make! It was just over four years ago in September 2020 when SaurEnergy wrote about how access to capital markets was a glaring disadvantage for India’s aspiring solar firms vis-a-vis China. Highlighting the contrasting performances of the few listed firms then, namely, Adani Green (Developer), Sterling and Wilson Solar […] Read more
Global Solar Energy Costs Drop, Offshore Wind Prices Stay High: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) landscape made significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is used to evaluate the net present value of the cost of electricity over generated during the lifetime of the generating system from the energy technology. […] Read more
Bihar Plans To Solarise Panchayat Offices, Allows Hybrid Systems Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar government has now planned to solarise its panchayats spread across 38 districts. The Panchayati Raj department of the state has planned to rope in hybrid inverters in several weak grid areas to maximise the usage of solar energy and counter blackouts. In a latest development, the state Panchayati Raj department issued a tender […] Read more
MNRE’s Plan To Boost Off-Grid Solar In Tribal Areas Gets Impetus Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has secured the sanction of the President for the implementation of its revised funding for the Solar Power Scheme (for tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA). This replaces the previous New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable […] Read more
Oriana Power Secures 75 MW Solar Power Project At Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh-based Oriana Power secured an order to develop 75 MW solar power plant from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) at Maharashtra. MSEDCL seeks to implement feeder level solarisation under Component C of PM-KUSUM Scheme with land and transmission line. The company has made a steady progress in the renewable energy segment as […] Read more
