IIT-Kharagpur Plans To Solarise Its Campus Through RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now issued a tender to solarise the campus of IIT-Kharagpur. The central tendering agency issued the tender on behalf of the institutions. The agency plans to develop the project under RESCO mode. SECI has issued a tender in this regard too. The last date to apply for […] Read more
Trinasolar Announces 26.58% Efficiency For Its TOPCon Cells Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar cell makers – Trinasolar has announced that its industrial, larger-area 350.4 cm² n-type bifacial TOPCon solar cells achieved 26.58% efficiency, setting a new record for large-area industrial TOPCon solar cells. This achievement has been certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH CalTeC), Germany. This marks the 28th time Trinasolar […] Read more
Solar Cell Manufacturing: Gujarat To Take The Lead, Odisha New Entrant Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is on the cusp of a major transformation in solar cell production, and Gujarat is set to take the lead in solar cell manufacturing. With the country’s solar manufacturing sector rapidly expanding, the majority of announced and existing solar cell plants are concentrated in Gujarat, though emerging states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu are […] Read more
NTPC Green Commissions Shajapur Solar Project In MP Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable arm of the NTPC Group, has successfully commissioned its Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh. The newly-listed company announced the milestone in a recent stock exchange filing, marking another step in its mission to expand India’s renewable energy capacity. On November 29, NTPC Green began commercial operations for […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
5 PPA Models Shaping Renewable Energy Procurement in US & Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As renewable energy becomes a larger part of power grids across the globe, challenges like negative prices and reduced value for standalone profiles, particularly solar, are emerging, particularly in developed power markets. Market participants generally agree that the risk of negative prices will likely get worse before it improves. Innovative Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA […] Read more
NTPC, Chhattisgarh Genco To Build 2 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) to develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar projects. To initiate the creation of this project, Chief Engineer (CP & BD) of CSPGCL, G. K. Gupta, and General Manager (Engineering) of NGEL, D. Joshi, […] Read more
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
