ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Is India Ready For Online Rooftop Solar Deals? Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy As Amazon (and Flipkart with its own Big Billion days sale), one of the top two e-commerce sellers in India prepare for yet another Prime day sale this July, readers might be surprised with some of the solar deals on offer. On Amazon, you can currently get solar modules from reputed brands like Waaree, Adani, […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Gujarat, Maha Added Highest Capacities In 7 Months Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Months after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, several states have seen increased installation of rooftop solar systems (RTS). However, the three Indian states seem to have taken the lead in the country with the highest installation share in the country. These include-Gujarat, Maharashtra and Kerala. Government data compared by Saur Energy revealed […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
New Policies, Thrust On RE Set To Change UP’s Solar Picture: Experts Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Experts and industry leaders working in the clean energy sector claimed that a thrust on renewable technologies in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and new green government policies are set to change the picture of Solar in UP soon. The discussions were part of Saur Energy’s Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow to brainstorm on the potential and […] Read more
News In Brief July 11: Solar At Chamunda Devi, Enfinity, ‘Copperstring’ Project Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy KLK Ventures Illuminates Chamunda Mata Mandir With Solar-Powered Safety And Sustainability KLK Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a renewable energy solutions provider has completed a solar lighting installation project at Chamunda Mata Mandir in Himachal Pradesh. This project was undertaken in collaboration with HIMURJA, the state agency responsible for promoting renewable energy in Himachal Pradesh. US IPP […] Read more
Godrej Electricals Commissions 12.5 MWp Solar Project In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Godrej & Boyce’s commercial unit, Godrej Electricals & Electronics, recently commissioned a 12.5 MWp (Megawatt peak) rooftop solar project for a textile mill in Madhya Pradesh. This solar installation is part of one of the three large projects, which spans 1 million square feet of massive manufacturing sheds. This project would allow the textile plant […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Touches 50.8 GW Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has now touched 50.8 Gigawatt (GW), the latest ALMM list issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed. The recent Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) lists a total of 93 solar module manufacturing plants in India, against the earlier figure of 90. The […] Read more
