DNV Launches New Service Against Hail Risk To Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today launched a new service to provide solar photovoltaic developers actionable, verified assessments of large hail risk across North America. DNV has partnered with Jupiter Intelligence, a climate risk analytics firm, to leverage its gold standard climate science for a first of its kind, robust statistical approach […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
NHPC 1.2 GW Solar Bid Garners A Tariff Of Rs 2.56/unit Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited recently concluded the auctions for its 1.2 GW solar tender, announcing six winners for the project. These winners are Onward Solar, Rays Power Infra Limited, Essar Renewables, Mahindra Susten, and Avaada Group. The allocated capacities are as follows: Onward Solar was allocated 50 MW at Rs. 2.56 per unit, while Jevargi Solar (Rays […] Read more
Indian Solar Cell Market Expands As Tata Power Adds 2 GW Cell Making To Mix Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy With the successful commissioning of the first 2 GWs of Tata Power’s solar cell manufacturing unit at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, the firm has joined the league of the top cell making firms as well. Under Tata Power Solar, which is a cell and module manufacturing company and a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy […] Read more
ALMM Of PV Cell Manufacturers In 18 Months, Proposes MNRE Updated On Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in an office memorandum issued on September 7, has proposed extending the ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) conditions to solar PV cell manufacturing as well. Thus, it proposes that from April 1, 2026, much like the requirement to source modules only from manufacturers enlisted in ALMM, solar […] Read more
Enhancing Solar Quality: Key Insights and Recommendations from Kiwa Updated On Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy transition is being prioritised by economies around the world as a crucial step toward achieving net-zero targets. Among renewable energy sources, solar power is leading the charge and defining this new era of sustainable development. Both private and public entities are formulating policies to integrate solar energy into their growth strategies, and ongoing research […] Read more
Prozeal, Golyan Power Sign JV Pact For Solar Projects In Nepal Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based renewable energy company Prozeal Green Energy Limited, and Golyan Power Limited, a corporate group in Nepal, have signed a joint venture agreement for setting up solar power projects in the Himalayan nation. The JV aims to establish over 500 MW of rooftop and ground-mounted PV solar plants in the next 18 months across multiple […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
Solar Cell Production To Come Under ALMM Soon: Pralhad Joshi Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning to bring solar cell production under the government listing by bringing an ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturer) like policy for solar cell production. With this, MNRE aims to boost domestic manufacturing of solar cells as well as ensure top-notch quality. An ALMM list […] Read more
