BREDA Plans To Revive Its Non-Functional Off-Grid Solar Projects, Issues Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) government has now planned to revive its non-functional off-grid solar power systems. It has also issued a tender in this direction, seeking developers who can execute the government plan. BREDA has issued the tender on the behalf of the state. BREDA has planned to connect its ailing off-grid […] Read more
Gujarat Received Highest Central Aid Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) RK Singh furnished state-wise data of disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to different Indian states under the Rooftop Solar Scheme-II. The written statement furnished by the minister claimed that Gujarat remained the highest beneficiary under the scheme by procuring the highest funds under the scheme to […] Read more
TOPCOn Makes Inroads In India’s Solar Manufacturing Sector Updated On Fri, Dec 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Around 2019, mono-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Contact) was well on its way to dominate the solar market in India, in a market that was ruled by polycrystalline modules until then. Researchers and developers had already estimated its dominance five years ago in 2014, but it took a wholesale shift to mono-PERC by leading Chinese manufacturers […] Read more
OREDA Issues Bid For Rooftop Solar, Allows Virtual Net-Metering Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) issued a tender seeking solar energy generators for installing rooftop solar systems under RESCO model. Under the model, the solar energy generator will install the rooftop solar systems in government buildings on and will charge the government rentals for their services. As per the tender documents, the interested […] Read more
EPC Player Vareyn, Credit Fair in Partnership To Take Solar to More Customers Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur based Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd., which has been innovating especially with its solar projects in the hospitality segment in the state and beyond, has now launched a consumer-lending fintech start-up in association with Credit Fair. This partnership is aimed at pushing the adoption of solar energy to a broader category of prospects, while harnessing […] Read more
A 100 kW Solar Installation In Bihar Can Save Rs 2.7cr: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The report by the Council on Energy, Environment and water (CEEW) titled, ‘Community Solar for Advancing Power Sector Reforms and the Net-Zero Goals’, highlights the usage of rooftop solar in eastern Indian states of Bihar and Meghalaya and its corresponding benefits in terms of savings. The study uses a framework to evaluate the impact of […] Read more
Need To Extend Subsidies For Below 1kW Rooftop Solar Segment: CEEW Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) identifies a significant growth potential in rooftop solar (RTS) subsidies, particularly in the 0–3 kW categories. This potential is attributed to the implementation of direct capital subsidies, with untapped opportunities in the 0–1 kW category. Drawing from comprehensive household data in the India […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd Exceeds 1.4 GW Group Captive Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has crossed the 1.4 GW capacity of group captive projects in the last seven months. This achievement, the firm maintains, is the result of signing of Power Delivery Agreements (PDA) with various industries across segments. Some of the prominent group captive […] Read more
MERC Increases Net-Metering Benefits For Rooftop Consumer Upto 5MW Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allowed net-metering benefits for solar rooftop consumers up to 5 MW in Maharashtra. The state commission brought these changes with an amendment to the existing solar rooftop regulation of 2019. The notification amended several provisions of the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) […] Read more
