No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Make Jharkhand, Odisha New Hubs For Solar Parks Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that the proposed floating solar parks in Jharkhand and Odisha coal-bearing states will likely make these eastern states new hubs for solar parks. Currently, these two states are not considered renewable-rich states in India due to the low installed capacity […] Read more
LONGi Develops Silicon Solar Cells With 27.09% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The world’s largest integrated solar module maker, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., has announced that it developed solar cells with 27.09% for the efficiency. It adds that the crystalline silicon heterojunction and back-contact (HBC) solar cells, are certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. The solar cells of 27.09% […] Read more
AmpIn Energy Transition appoints Amit Kumar Mittal as COO-C&I Business Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy AmpIn Energy Transition (Formerly Amp Energy India), has appointed Amit Kumar Mittal as Chief Operating Officer (COO- C&I Business) in line with its growth & expansion plans. Ampin has been focused on the C&I (Corporate and Industrial) segment with a special focus on firms with clear goals of powering operations 100% renewable energy. Amit is […] Read more
Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
UPNEDA Sets Sights on Selecting Solar Power Developers for 500 MW Rooftop PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 500 MW of grid connected rooftop solar PV project on Government / semi-government buildings and other Institutions at various locations in Uttar Pradesh under RESCO Model on net metering basis through tariff […] Read more
Saudi’s ACWA Power in PPA with South Africa for Dispatchable RE Project of 150 MW Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi-based clean energy firm ACWA Power, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a project known as, ‘ACWA Power Project DAO’ to be established in South Africa. The initiative is for a dispatchable renewable hybrid plant of 150 MW capacity. The signatories of the agreements included Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and […] Read more
Vinayak Kathare Joins Log9 Materials As Vice President, Stationary Energy Systems Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Vinayak Kathare has joined Log9 Materials as its new Vice President of Stationary Energy Systems. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Log9 Materials delves in batteries and energy storage solutions. Vinayak Kathare brings a wealth of experience in the renewable energy industry. His background includes heading new initiatives for one of India’s leading renewable energy firms. The firm […] Read more
