North America Witnesses Rise in 2023 Solar PPA Prices, Europe Registers Downfall: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy LevelTen, an analyst in the energy market sector, has noted that prices of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in North America have risen over the course of time while that in Europe has decreased with time. The analyst, LevelTen also added in its report that the increase in price across North America has varied as per […] Read more
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
Solar Finance Startup Metafin Gets $5 Million Funding Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Metafin, a leading cleantech-focused NBFC, has successfully raised $5 million in equity funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. This investment backs Metafin’s approach to accelerating rooftop solar adoption and financing in rural India. Metafin plans to utilize funds to expand across states, grow its loan book, enhance its technology and IoT stack, […] Read more
The Pushback Against China’s Dominance In Solar Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) virtually putting up its hands on the future of solar manufacturers in the continent comes news of US senators urging the Biden Administration to take action against ‘cheap” Chinese imports as well. The same Chinese imports have actually made solar more accessible and viable […] Read more
Nextracker Accelerates Distributed Solar Generation, Delivers 600 Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nextracker, an integrated solar tracker and software solution provider, announced it has surpassed 600 projects delivered in its distributed generation (DG) portfolio. Driven by customers realizing significant energy gains using its NX Horizon™ solar tracker systems, Nextracker’s DG projects are deployed worldwide in commercial and industrial applications, including data centers, farming, retail, education, and manufacturing […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Rajasthan Regulator Increases Net-Metering Limit To 1MW Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest suo-motu order, increased the net metering limit for rooftop solar consumers from 500 Kw to 1 Megawatt (MW). The order cited the slow growth of rooftop solar in the state and the thrust of the Union government toward the segment. Per the Rights of Consumer (ROC) Amendment […] Read more
Jharkhand Invites Bids for Solar Plants in Tribal Villages Under PM-JANMAN Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids regarding designing, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation & commissioning of Solar Photo voltaic Mini/Micro Grid and Solar Standalone Systems of different capacities with distribution network including control room & connection to households along with five-year comprehensive maintenance contract (CMC) on Turnkey basis in different PVTG villages anywhere […] Read more
UNPEDA Issues Three Tenders For 7-MW Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New And Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has released three tenders for the installation of 7 MW of grid-connected net-metered rooftop solar projects accompanied by battery backup. As far as the first tender is concerned, qualified bidders are invited to participate in the procurement process for the installation of grid-connected net-metered rooftop solar projects […] Read more
Aether Industries To Add 15 MW Solar To Captive Capacity Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat based speciality chemicals firm Aether Industries is adding to its existing captive solar capacity of 16 MW. With the initiation of a 15 MW Solar Power Project (Auto-Tracker Modules) under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment, the firm will move further towards powering operations using renewable energy. The newest order has been entrusted to […] Read more
