ISA, Africa50 Plan To Invest $200 Mn In Africa Solar Facility Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), recently sought public expressions of interest (EOI) from entities to become investment managers for ISA’s proposed Africa Solar Facility (ASF). ISA has entered into exclusive discussions with Africa50 to act as the ASF’s investment manager in pursuit of this project. The ASF is one of the first regional facilities under […] 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
India Made Solar More Affordable, Says PM Modi Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest speech before the International Solar Alliance said that with more government hand holding support and schemes, the solar energy became more affordable in India. He joined the ongoing session online and addressed the gathering. “India’s growth in the solar sector is the result of a clear approach. Whether […] Read more
Oxford PV’s Tandem Solar Panels Enter US Market For Commercial Use Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a UK-based solar cell manufacturer, recently began commercializing its tandem solar technology, which is 20% more powerful, with the first shipment to a US-based customer. The 72-cell panels are comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, which can produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. These solar cells […] 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
News In Brief Sept 5: Canadian Solar, SOLARCYCLE Ink Recycling Pact Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar & SOLARCYCLE Enter Cradle-to-Cradle U.S. Recycling Partnership Global photovoltaic modules manufacturer, Canadian Solar announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, an American solar recycling company. With this, Canadian Solar is among the first few crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to offer comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the […] Read more
For Net Zero India Needs 494 GWs Of Solar & Wind Capacity By 2030: Bloomberg NEF Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New Energy Outlook report released by Bloomberg NEF at its Indian event says India needs more than 4 terawatts of wind and solar capacity installation by 2050 for the Net Zero Scenario. Power demand is projected to grow six fold during the period. Moreover, the report also calls for over $12 trillion investment and […] Read more
Railway Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar In Chhattisgarh Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The South East Central Railway’s Bilaspur Division (Electrical) has announced a tender for the installation of 1.88 MW rooftop solar systems across service buildings, station buildings, and residences in Chhattisgarh. The project will be executed in CAPEX mode. This comes at a time when the Indian Railways is working towards decarbonising its operations and boosting […] Read more
Borosil Renewable In Deal With Clean Max For Green Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewable has announced acquiring 49 percent stake in Clean Max Prithvi Pvt Ltd (CMPPL) and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd. The Mumbai-based company in its recent filing before the Bombay Stok Exchange (BSE) said. Indian open access law requires offtakers to acquire proportionate stakes in firms supplying green […] Read more
