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
Ather Energy Inaugurates Second Manufacturing Unit in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered electric scooter manufacturer, Ather Energy recently opened a second manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. To better meet the rising demand for its flagship scooters, the Ather 450X and 450 Plus, the brand will be able to increase its production capacity to 420,000 units annually with the aid of the 300,000-square-foot facility. The 300,000-square-foot […] Read more
Yakult Danone India Adopts its First Global Solar Plant with SunSource Energy Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Yakult Danone India Private Limited, an Indian food firm with headquarters in Delhi, recently announced the successful commissioning of the Yakult Group’s first solar plant erected at their cutting-edge production site in Haryana, India. Noida-based solar & storage solution provider company, SunSource Energy is the company behind the solar project. This solar power facility was […] Read more
SECI Opens Up Bidding For Rs 19,500 Crore Solar PLI Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy It’s finally here. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the much awaited Solar PLI (performance Linked Incentive) tender that is expected to give a huge boost to the solar sector in terms of manufacturing prowess and backward integration domestically. The tender, under tranche II of the PLI program has a last […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bid for 325 MW Solar Modules Supply in Shajapur Solar Park, MP Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited online bids for the supply 325 MW solar modules for solar projects situated in the Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Late last year, NTPC had also tendered for consultants to help it with the 325 MW projects in the district. The last date for submitting the bid for this NTPC […] Read more
