Top 5 Technologies Set To Make An Impact In Solar Deployment Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar has gone through a lot of changes in the past decade, going from barely viable to a technology that looks to be the future of energy generation. With that in mind, let’s have a look at the top 5 technologies that will play key roles in improving solar going into the future. Silicon heterojunction […] Read more
First Solar Signs PPA With Cleantech Solar To Procure 150 MW Facility Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy First Solar, an American solar technology company entered into a 15-year, captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider operating in India and Southeast Asia, the firm said. Under the agreement, Cleantech Solar will construct 150 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar and 16.8 MW of wind-generating assets in Tamil […] Read more
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
Floating Solar Demonstrator In Spain Promises Lower Costs Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Recently, GCL SI and Ocean Sun announced the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator. On December 14, 2023, the project culminated at the port of Tazacorte on La Palma in Spain, with an installed capacity of 270 kWp. BOOST showcases the utilization of the GCL MS/60GT Ocean Sun PV modules (“The Module”) and […] Read more
First Solar, Fiserv Sign Tax Credit Transfer Pacts Under Inflation Reduction Act Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, a solar technology company entered into two separate tax credit transfer agreements (TCTAs) between Fiserv, Inc. and First Solar. These agreements were made to sell $500 million and up to $200 million, respectively, of 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Advanced Manufacturing Production tax credits to Fiserv, Inc. The agreement is subject to satisfaction […] Read more
The Success Story of Solar Lighting in Rural Landscapes Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy By Shashank Donthi, CEO of Hynetic Electronics Solar lighting in rural landscapes have gained popularity and extensive deployment in India due to their eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. These lights harness solar energy during the day using photovoltaic panels and store it in batteries for illumination during the night. India’s rural communities form the foundation of […] 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
Six Solar Manufacturing Companies Establish Alliance to Standardize 700W+ Modules Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar, a PV and energy storage solutions firm has announced that it has established a “Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance” with five other manufacturers. They claim that this joint initiative would bring standardizing in applying the design of 700W+ PV modules. Other companies that are part of the alliance are, Astronergy, Canadian Solar, Risen […] Read more
Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub Develops 700 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant Under RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub building in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has installed 700 kWp Solar Power Plant under the (Renewable Energy Service Company) RESCO mode. It claims that this is the first time that Gujarat developed – Roof-Top Solar Plant under RESCO Mode. The Sabarmati hub is a multi-modal transit building which will provide seamless […] Read more