Global Solar Installs On Course For 222 GW in 2022, Rethink Energy Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Research firm Rethink energy reckons global solar installations are on track for 222 GW of installations during 2022, and manufacturing output shows that next year this will rise by even more as solar manufacturing surges. This demonstrates that the solar industry has shaken off the drag of high polysilicon pricing, and now prices will be […] Read more
5 MW Solar Plant in Uttarkashi Is Powered By Gautam Solar Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy A 5 MW plant in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand has delivered stellar generation results for the region. With solar photovoltaic (PV) modules supplied by Gautam Solar Private Limited. Gautam Solar supplied the PV modules to Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Solid Solar Private Limited for the setting up of the solar PV power plant at […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Seeks A China Fix As Regions Push For Energy Security Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing, until now synonymous with giant factories in China is now finding its roots in several new hotspots worldwide. Initiatives to boost solar manufacturing are being taken worldwide as the world has accelerated the efforts to shift to renewables in a bid to move toward a sustainable future. Notably, over the last decade, the […] Read more
RE Leader Suzlon Energy Sells Solar Subsidiary Vayudoot Solarfarms Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Suzlon Energy, a manufacturer of wind turbines, approved the sale of its remaining 51.05% ownership interest in the subsidiary Vayudoot Solarfarms to Ahmedabad-based Aries Renewables, the firm reported in a National Stock Exchange filing. For a price of Rs 14.23 crore, Suzlon sold the remaining stake. The company’s net worth was Rs. 24.2 crore, and […] Read more
Dutch Ignore Warnings, Impose ‘Super Profits’ Ceiling On Solar Power Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s ‘windfall profits’ levy on oil refining firms has found an echo in Netherlands. Except that the Dutch have proposed a price ceiling on renewable energy producers to curb excess profits. The government of the Netherlands announced a €130/MWh (US$136) profit ceiling for solar and wind generation as part of the EU’s established ‘intramarginal levy’ […] Read more
Swedish Solar Cell Maker Midsummer Signs LOIs to Deliver 224 MW Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish manufacturer of thin film CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide)solar cells, Midsummer has announced the signing of letters of intent (LOI) with six Swedish and foreign business partners for a total of 107 MW of solar panels. With the release of 224 MW of solar cells and previously announced agreements with roof and building businesses […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
NTPC Floats 1200 MW of BoS Tender for Solar Project in Kutch, Gujarat Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Renewables has floated a balance of system (BOS) tender package for a 1200 MW (4 X 300 MW) solar project at Khavda RE power park, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The last date for submitting the bid of this NTPC BOS tender is January 09, 2023, till 03:00 pm and […] Read more
