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
The Rise of Community Solar Initiatives Brightening Sustainable Future Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swati Singh, Product Marketing Manager of Oorjan Cleantech Dayanita was born in the rural agrarian and fishing community of Hill Kaka, a remote hamlet in Poonch district, that’s almost cut off from the rest of India. At 19, she has never seen a light bulb lit up in her home. The rocky terrain, coupled with […] 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
Solalite Power & ACME Take Home Highest Capacity in NTPC 1500 MW Wind-Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. has recently finalized a highly competitive bidding process for wind-solar hybrid power procurement in Tranche-1 (ISTS), open for development anywhere in the country. The tender, boasting a capacity of 1,500 MW, culminated in a reverse auction held on December 27, 2023. The initial L1 tariff was set low at INR 3.35 per kilowatt-hour […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Add 6 GW Capacity In Europe By 2031: Report Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Power Europe recently launched its report on floating PV, sharing the best practices, technical guidance on floating solar project development. The report mentions that FPV represents a nascent technology in the European Union, but it presents positive signs of rapid growth. It said that ‘FPV solar power systems on reservoirs and quarry lakes are […] 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
France’s CRE PPE2 Tender Allocates 104.4 MW Solar Projects to Neoen Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, has initiated the construction of four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp won in PPE2 tender. This move cements Neoen’s position among the top awardees in the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE), known as PPE2. Among the awarded projects, three incorporate an agrivoltaic approach, […] Read more
BP Renewable Arm Lightsource bp Sells 1 GW Australian Portfolio To Chinese Firm Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Continuing its efforts to recycle its renewable asserts, Lightsource bp, the renewables focused arm oil and gas major bp with a heavy solar focus, has divested its 1GW solar portfolio in Australia to Beijing Energy International Australia, the local subsidiary of Chinese clean energy firm Beijing Energy. The portfolio consists of five projects, with three […] Read more
First Floating Solar Project of Duke Energy Kicks Off in Florida Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first floating solar project in Florida by clean energy firm Duke Energy is now operational and producing renewable energy. The floating solar project of close to 1 MW boasts over 1,800 solar panels floating atop two acres of water surface on a cooling pond at the Duke Energy Hines Energy Complex located in Bartow. […] Read more
