CFA Under PM-KUSUM (Comp.-C) To Continue Till Further Orders, Clarifies MNRE Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the latest notification clarified that the Central Financial Assitance (CFA) for Feeder-Level Solarisation (FLS) under the PM-KUSUM scheme would continue till further notice. The ministry said that the notice was issued in the wake of inquiries from several states on the matter. The ministry said that […] Read more
Perovskite Panel Startup Tandem PV Rolls Ahead With $6 m Funding Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy US based perovskite company Tandem PV has secured US$6 million in funding to advance research and development (R&D) and plans to build its first manufacturing plant. The funding round was led by venture capital firm Planetary Technologies, an existing investor in the company, with new backers including Uncorrelated Ventures, another venture capital firm, and solar […] Read more
ARCI Develops Lead-Free Perovskite Photodetector Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) in Hyderabad, India, have innovated an organic-inorganic halide perovskite photodetector utilizing magnesium as a partial substitute for lead. The ARCI breakthrough represents a major stride in enhancing the safety of solar energy generation. Lead is a heavy metal that has highly […] Read more
Top 12 Trends Of 2023 That Created Ripples In Indian Renewable Sector Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy For India, forming a backdrop to the whole year was the softening in global module prices, continuation of ALMM exemptions, and of course, the noise around carbon credits and green hydrogen. Which events actually made an impact? Which ones stood out and are most likely to make a real impact, and soon? We present below […] Read more
RenewSys Launches POE Encapsulant Tailormade for n-type TOPCon Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Solar Module Manufacturer RenewSys claimed to introduce India’s first POE (Polyolefin Elastomer) Encapsulant specifically formulated for N-type TOPCon PV cells. The firm has named it CONSERV E – NT. The renewable company said that the product will help in reducing the degradation of the n-type TOPCon solar cells. “The solar PV market is constantly […] Read more
PERC Innovator Martin Green Wins 2023 Leigh Ann Conn Prize For Global Impact Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Martin Green, Scientia Professor and world-leading silicon cell pioneer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Australia, has won the 2023 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy from the University of Louisville. The prize recognizes outstanding renewable energy ideas and achievements with proven global impact. Professor Green had earlier this year won […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Ambitions Continue to Overpower Ground Work in 2023 Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power R.K. Singh has informed that 2.73 lakh standalone solar pumps have been installed under PM-KUSUM as on October 31, 2023. Not surprisingly, Component A has barely seen installations, with Component C being disappointing. Component B has fared better relatively. Component A Installations Fail to Impress […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Gets LoA For Supply of 200 MW From SJVN Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for developing a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project with SJVN Limited (SJVN). SJVN is an Indian public sector undertaking (PSU) involved in hydroelectric and renewable power generation and transmission. It […] Read more
MERC Allows Compensation To Tata Power Over Hiked GST Rates Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest judgement allowed compensation to Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) on account of ‘change of law’ events. The order came to the fore when TPGEL moved the State Commission seeking compensation on account of additional expenses due to increased GST rates. TPGEL, the petitioner in the […] Read more