MNRE Issues Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in an important order that was long awaited by the industry, has issued an official Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters. With this, India joins a select group of countries that mandate a standard for Solar Water Heaters. Called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Tembo Global Secures Rs. 595 Cr Solar Project From MSEDCL Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based TEMBO, recently secured an order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co.Ltd, (MSEDCL) for solar photovoltaic power generating stations of 124 MW(AC). The company secured this project under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 for Rs. 595 crores. The scheme was launched for implementation of feeder level solarization under component C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. TEMBO […] Read more
The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
RMC Switchgears Limited Wins ₹201 Crore Solar Project in MH Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy RMC Switchgears Limited has bagged an order as part of a consortium for solarization of agricultural feeders in Maharashtra. The bid was made through competitive e-reverse auction. This project is located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It will operate three separate (EPC) Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts with operations and maintenance for three years. The […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Add 40MW By Solarising Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has now planned to add 40 MW of new solar capacities by solarising its government buildings. In its one of the recent tenders, GEDA sought bidders who can form a Joint Venture with the government to install rooftop solar on government buildings. As per the mandate, the state nodal […] Read more
4-Year Project Delay Proves Expensive For Rajasthan Solar Developer Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) bench has gone with the views of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a case (appeal no 172 of 2019) involving a solar power developer, Arjun Green Power Pvt Limited against the order of the former. Case Overview: Arjun Green Power Pvt. Ltd., a solar power developer, appealed […] Read more
Trinasolar Unveils 645W Recyclable Module With 20.7% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trinasolar recently produced a fully recycled c-Si module. The recycled PV module uses n-type TOPCon technology and has a golden-size design, with a module efficiency of 20.7% and power output exceeding 645W. The research center academy of Trinasolar developed the recycled module with its self-developed recycling technology, using materials, including silicon, silver, aluminum frames, and […] Read more
