SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: ISA Enlists 10 Winners From India Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has now announced the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC edition during the International Solar Festival held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Among the enlisted winners, 10 companies are from India. The SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC saw a strong response, with over 270 solar entrepreneurs […] Read more
ISA, Africa50 Plan To Invest $200 Mn In Africa Solar Facility Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), recently sought public expressions of interest (EOI) from entities to become investment managers for ISA’s proposed Africa Solar Facility (ASF). ISA has entered into exclusive discussions with Africa50 to act as the ASF’s investment manager in pursuit of this project. The ASF is one of the first regional facilities under […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
BHEL Plants To Use Solar Power For Yadadri Thermal Plant Operations Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to push rooftop solar, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invited bids for a 2.5 MWp solar rooftop project in Yadadri STPP (Super Thermal Power Plant), Bhuvanagiri, Telangana. The tender document mentions an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) value of ₹190,250. The last date for bid submission is September 16, 2024, while the official […] Read more
Oxford PV’s Tandem Solar Panels Enter US Market For Commercial Use Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a UK-based solar cell manufacturer, recently began commercializing its tandem solar technology, which is 20% more powerful, with the first shipment to a US-based customer. The 72-cell panels are comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, which can produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. These solar cells […] Read more
For Net Zero India Needs 494 GWs Of Solar & Wind Capacity By 2030: Bloomberg NEF Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New Energy Outlook report released by Bloomberg NEF at its Indian event says India needs more than 4 terawatts of wind and solar capacity installation by 2050 for the Net Zero Scenario. Power demand is projected to grow six fold during the period. Moreover, the report also calls for over $12 trillion investment and […] Read more
415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […] Read more
Survey Places GenZ On Top For Affinity To Solar Solutions In India Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy A multi city survey in India of over 4000 respondents has thrown up some interesting findings when it comes to awareness of, and perception of solar power solutions. Gen Z (those aged between 27- 40years) leads with 50% awareness, followed by Millennials at 46% (those aged 28 to 43) , and Gen X (44 to […] Read more
Alpex Solar To Double PV Module Capacity, Explore Cell Production Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Greater Noida-based NSE Emerge-listed solar systems manufacturing Company Alpex Solar Ltd today announced its expansion plans to double its photovoltaic solar module capacity to 2.4 GW. The greenfield project will be installed in the company’s newly acquired land parcel at Kosi Kotwan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Besides, the Board also authorised the Managing Director of the […] Read more
