Govt. Clarifies Fiscal Benefits For Solar Installations In SEZs, Empowers Developers Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Export Promotion Council for Export-Oriented Units (EoUs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), functioning under the Commerce Ministry, has provided clarifications to developers seeking to procure or import solar panels with fiscal benefits. The Ministry notified SEZ developers that they can establish non-conventional power plants as part of the infrastructure, eligible for fiscal benefits during […] Read more
ENGIE Signs PPA for 200 MW Solar PV Project With GUVNL Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy ENGIE, a leader in low-carbon energy solutions, has announced the signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) project. This project is part of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) larger project encompassing 1,125 MW grid-connected Solar PV power projects, to be established within the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation’s Renewable […] Read more
90% Solar Manufacturing Is Concentrated In 5 Developing Countries, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, […] Read more
MNRE Releases Rules For Solar Module, Inverter Enlistment Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government introduced the PM-Surya Ghar Yojna this year to boost rooftop solar adoption. In tandem, it established eligibility criteria for solar module enlistment under the same initiative. The key criteria included, The policy set laid down that the module must be enlisted as a star rating of a minimum of three stars under star […] Read more
EESL Set To Sell Solar Panels Online, Seeks Bids From Module Makers Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Joint Venture under the Ministry of Power is not all set to efficiently sell solar module manufacturers on its e-commerce website EESLMart. The government entity has now issued its first tender in this regard seeking bids from Indian solar module manufacturers. EESL has now sought tenders from the solar […] Read more
20% Of Global Power On Summer Solstice Came From Solar: Report Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy think-tank Ember estimates that today, across the midday peaks on the summer solstice – 20% of the world’s electricity will come from solar, up from 16% last year. “At 20% share, solar is now a serious global electricity source,” said Kostantsa Rangelova, electricity analyst at Ember. “ Battery costs have collapsed, meaning solar power […] Read more
Waaree, Loom Solar Aim To Lead In Direct Sales Of PV Panels To Consumers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial Note: The copy earlier mentioned that Adani Solar is set to sell solar panels to consumers through its recently opened center in Bangalore. This is to clarify that the Bangalore center of Adani Solar was meant only for consumer awareness and not for direct sales to consumers. Reference to Adani Solar in the story […] Read more
Low Solar Prices In China-The Indian Perspective Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Spending time at SNEC PV last week at Shanghai in China, one couldn’t help but wonder about the end game as far as current low solar prices go. For starters, despite the stubbornness of the Indian government when it comes to offering a friendly, or even reciprocal approach to the Chinese, that is still missing […] Read more
LONGi Showcases Black Back Contact Module At Intersolar 2024 Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading Chinese solar PV module manufacturer LONGi has launched a new black dual-glass back contact module with a 22.3% conversion efficiency. Targeted at the European market, the new module hopes to meet higher aesthetic standards and minimum efficiency expectations from the demanding European market. Besides the Ultra black, LONGi is showcasing five module innovations based […] Read more
