Odisha: IREDA Has Sanctioned Over Rs.3,000 Cr For Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha’s ambitious renewable energy target. The CMD emphasized the state’s vision of achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030. Highlighting its support, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has already sanctioned over Rs. 3,000 crores […] Read more
Electricity Costs: India’s Lowest and Most Expensive States, The Global Picture Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A lot of factors influence the per unit electricity costs in a country. The prices are heavily influenced by factors that include the country’s geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is a high-, middle-, or low-income nation. The rise of renewable power through the recent decades has also […] Read more
MNRE Denies RE Projects Failing To Secure PPAs Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that renewable energy projects in the country are not failing to secure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy, addressed the issue of unsold renewable energy in a written statement before the Parliament. This follows reports that […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
Polysilicon Futures and Options To Start Trading On Guangzhou Exchange Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a global first, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange will introduce polysilicon futures and options starting just after Christmas, which should support allowing China’s solar industry to hedge against price volatility. China has an over 90% share of global capacity of 1.6 million tonnes in polysilicon manufacture, and close to 80% in the […] Read more
Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China? Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […] Read more
Premier Energies To Setup 1GW Of New Module Unit In Telangana Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies today announced the approval of its Board for setting up a new 1 GW of new solar module unit. The new TOPCOn-based solar module factory has been planned at Maheeshwaram in Telangana. The Telangana-based solar module and cell maker informed about its latest move in its filings. The company spearheaded by Surender Pal […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Receives Empanelment Letter From MSEDCL For 25,000 Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (SPIL) today announced receiving a Letter of Empanelment from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 25,000 Standalone Off-Grid solar pumps. This was meant for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps collectively worth Rs. 754.30 Crores (inclusive of GST) for the entire state of […] Read more
States Open Up With More Land Bank Policies For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Marred by hurdles in land acquisition for new renewable energy projects, several Indian states are now coming up with innovative solutions like land banks to tackle the issue of land for green projects. Over the past few months, various states have announced or initiated plans to allocate dedicated land for green projects. Uttar Pradesh Earlier […] Read more
