Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
GUVNL Invokes Greenshoe Option For 880 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced its plans to secure 500 MW of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. GUVNL has floated the tender for the purchase of power from 500 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Projects to be set up/under construction/already commissioned projects anywhere in India with Greenshoe Option of […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
Gensol Engineering Secures Rs 520 Crore Solar Project in Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering Limited, an Indian solar power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services and electric mobility company, has secured one of the largest-ever turnkey EPC orders in size and value from a leading power generation utility in the state of Maharashtra, the firm said today. The project involves developing a 100 MWAC/135 MWp ground-mount solar […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Aid In Mitigating 16% Building Emissions: CSTEP Study Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report published by CSTEP (Center for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy) said that rooftop solar deployment alone could mitigate 16 percent of building emissions in India. The findings came to the fore in the report of the Bangalore-based think tank’s study to develop net-zero pathways for India’s buildings sector by 2070, using […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
EU Adopts Plans For New Energy Efficient Building, Revises Solar Standard Rules Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy European Union (EU), Member of European parliament (MEP) recently adopted plans, to build energy efficient buildings. These plans were agreed upon by council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The EU solar standard for new building is to be executed from 2026 which are required to have solar rooftop […] Read more
The PM Free Solar Power Scheme- Challenges Ahead Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMMBY), going by the hype around it, has achieved one of its key objectives already. Perhaps no other announcement around solar has triggered the sort of coverage and expectations like this single announcement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power 10 million households across India with solar […] Read more
