E-Fuel Hybridization With Solar Can Improve Energy Production: IEA Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on, “Role of E-Fuel in Decarbonizing Transport”, studied the role of hybridization of E-Fuel with wind and solar as a solution in reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission. The report stated, “E-Fuel have emerged as an alternative in situations where, the usage wind and solar resources is […] Read more
Govt To Electrify 1L Unelectrified Tribal Households With Off-Grid Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now all set to roll out a dedicated scheme to electrify the unelectrified households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). The MNRE recently issued a notification in this regard. The order said that the ministry […] Read more
First Solar Signs PPA With Cleantech Solar To Procure 150 MW Facility Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy First Solar, an American solar technology company entered into a 15-year, captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider operating in India and Southeast Asia, the firm said. Under the agreement, Cleantech Solar will construct 150 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar and 16.8 MW of wind-generating assets in Tamil […] Read more
Self-Certification Scheme For Solar Inverters Extended Till 2024: MNRE Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its recent notification allowed an extension on the self- certification for Solar inverters till 2024. The last notification was published in a gazette notification on 28.07.2023. to review the availability of test facilities for limited capacities. “It gave more time for compliance, and implementation of Quality […] Read more
Karnataka Plans To Boost Solar Energy In Buildings, Unveils Action Plan Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Karnataka has now planned to boost the usage of solar energy in its buildings. It has also planned to boost green buildings in the state. The state recently unveiled its ‘State Energy Efficiency Action Plan,’ outlining a strategic shift from conventional to solar-led electrification of buildings. The plan emphasizes the importance of BEE (Bureau of […] Read more
Evolve Tender Specifications To Boost Indian Floating Solar Sector: World Bank Report Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the World Bank on the state of India’s floating solar segment said that the country needed to evolve tender specifications to boost the sector. The report mentioned that while India has a 300 GW potential for floating solar, merely 350 MW of the technology could be deployed till now. The report […] Read more
Solar Faces Challenges in Procurement, Supply Chain Strategy: Rystad Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad in its report lays importance on the need for development of procurement strategy for leading supply chain strategy, while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The report finds the supply chains system for oil and gas equipment and services to be relatively fragmented and geographically diverse. It found to be spread with suppliers coming from Europe, […] Read more
Navalt Releases Solar-Electric Boat Barracuda at Mazagon Dock Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navalt, an eco-marine tech firm that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels, has released its solar-electric boat, the Barracuda at Mazagon Dock in Maharashtra. This is said to be one of the fastest solar-electric boats in India. The solar electric boat works on optional plug and charge, operated on a solar capacity of […] Read more
“The Cabling In Solar Systems Is Designed to Exceed the 25 Year Warranty”, Hemant K Mehta, Elegar Kerpen Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based German cable firm Elegar Kerpen has been among the many firms leveraging the solar opportunity for faster growth. The cable maker was in the news recently after completing the acquisition of LEONI Cables Solutions (India) Pvt. Limited, making the German firm among the leading cable manufacturers in the country. SaurEnergy spoke to Hemant K […] Read more