Rising Green Energy in a Grid: Lessons From Australia Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Green energy is poised to dominate power grids globally, but several challenges must be addressed to achieve its full potential. Australia’s solar expansion serves as a prime example of effective solar power integration into an energy mix. Australia now boasts 25 GW of rooftop solar capacity across four million installations. Across the National Electricity Market […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
India takes advantage of distributed nature of Renewable Energy: Secretary, MNRE Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aanand Kumar has said that India has been able to take advantage of distributed renewable energy sources to provide electricity to all of its households. Today at @IRENA Council meet, I highlighted the fact that India is taking full advantage of distributed nature of RE. Standalone solar household systems, mini & micro grids have helped […] Read more
Tariffs Drop to 2.48/kWh in SECI’s Rajasthan 750 MW (Tranche-I) Auction Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. According to the […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Receives Empanelment Letter From MSEDCL For 25,000 Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (SPIL) today announced receiving a Letter of Empanelment from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 25,000 Standalone Off-Grid solar pumps. This was meant for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps collectively worth Rs. 754.30 Crores (inclusive of GST) for the entire state of […] Read more
Time to Worry In India? Chinese PV Firms In Production Control Agreement To Stem Losses Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Over 30 of the top Solar PV firms in China are said to have signed up for a program of self-discipline at the China Photovoltaic Industry Association’s annual meeting last week. Taking a stated cue from OPEC ( The organisation of petroleum exporting countries), the world’s oldest existing cartel, the Chinese PV firms are setting […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Hoymiles Promises Efficiency and Extended Warranties To Back its Microinverters And Storage Solutions In India Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy is advancing on an unprecedented growth trajectory, driven by global decarbonization goals and advances in solar technology. Solar PV installations are expanding rapidly, accounting for three-quarters of the 510 GW of renewable energy added globally in 2023. In India too, the solar push is truly on, as the world’s third largest solar market […] Read more
Gujarat, Maharashtra Top Beneficiaries Of PM-Surya Scheme Till Oct 24 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government this year approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity. According to the latest parliamentary data, Gujarat saw the maximum growth in rooftop solar registrations, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This growth contributes to the […] Read more
