India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
IREDA Signs MoU With NHPC for Developing Renewable Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IREDA has signed an MoU with NHPC for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects for the next 5 years IREDA signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NHPC Ltd. for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects for the next 5 years pic.twitter.com/JLqf91hsR8 — Prasar Bharati News Services पी.बी.एन.एस. (@PBNS_India) […] Read more
Can ATUM Bridge The Rooftop Solar Gap for India? Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Hyderabad based Visaka Industries, an established firm (Rs 1057 crore revenues in 2019-20) in the construction sector with multiple product lines ranging from corrugated cement sheets, fibre cement boards, and manmade yarn, the move into Hybrid solar roofs might be the most transformational yet. Not only does the new venture mark its entry into […] Read more
Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more
Manipur Requests Developers For Setting up 100 MW Grid-Connected Solar Power Project Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has invited bids for setting up a 100 MW solar project at Jiribam Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has released a tender for the selection of the solar power developers for setting up a 100 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Project at Jiribam, Manipur, at an estimated […] Read more
GIP to Acquire MAP Energy’s RE Business With Interest in 16 GW of Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has announced the acquisition of MAP® RE/ES, the renewable energy business of MAP® Energy. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global, independent infrastructure investor, has announced the acquisition of MAP® RE/ES, the renewable energy business of MAP Energy. GIP’s fourth flagship fund, GIP IV, will acquire 100 percent of the MAP RE/ES investment […] Read more
Oakridge Targets Solar At 1000 Schools By 2022 Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Schools, and other educational institutions remain rime candidates for solar, but at a government level, the Delhi government seems to have a done a better job of implementing a plan New Delhi based Oakridge Energy has reportedly signed agreements with the Delhi government and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to install solar PV plants at more schools […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Policy 2021. Key Points Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Gujarat, with an installed capacity of close to 11,000 Mw of renewable energy has just unveiled its new solar policy, that seeks to take the state’s total renewable energy to 30,000 MW by 2022, for starters. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced Gujarat’s new solar power policy on Tuesday. The new policy is expected to be […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 10 MW Solar Plant for WBSEDCL Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has commissioned a 10 MW solar project for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturer and a prominent EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider based out of West Bengal, has announced the commissioning of a 10 MW solar project for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company […] Read more
