India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
Tech Investments To Slash Solar Energy Costs By Up to 60%: ISA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy has been identified as key to bridging energy gaps in low-income countries, ensuring access for over 1 billion people globally through various grid-connected and decentralized solutions. According to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), by 2050, solar adoption is projected to create over 27 million green jobs worldwide, offering significant opportunities […] Read more
Delhi Launches Solar Portal To Expedite Growth Of Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently launched a new solar portal to make the process of rooftop solar application hassle-free. The government said that the portal will serve as a one-stop platform for consumers interested in availing the benefits of Delhi’s Solar Energy Policy. The policy offers a range of incentives that, according to the government, provide […] Read more
Disincentivizing Solar, Battery Sectors In US Can Cost Billions: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A special report from Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab said that the elevation of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States (US) may affect the solar and battery manufacturing sectors. The report said that disincentivising US solar and battery manufacturing could cost billions and open new supply chain markets for the competitors. […] Read more
How Solar Energy Is Transforming India’s Healthcare Delivery? Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Community Health Center (CHC) in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, is the only government health facility in this small hilly town and serves as the largest healthcare center for many nearby villages. Joshimath is also known as the gateway to the pilgrimage site Badrinath. This small government healthcare facility attends to the medical needs of both tourists […] Read more
Global Solar Energy Costs Drop, Offshore Wind Prices Stay High: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) landscape made significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is used to evaluate the net present value of the cost of electricity over generated during the lifetime of the generating system from the energy technology. […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […] Read more
Wave Solar Inverters Seeks A Place In The Sun Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s solar push, and now boom, has been through multiple cycles already, but perhaps none more important than the one post 2020. That is the period when both the government, and other stakeholders finally realised that business as usual was not going to help achieve the lofty 500 GW renewables target, with solar accounting for […] Read more
