MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
Indian Solar Cell Market Expands As Tata Power Adds 2 GW Cell Making To Mix Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy With the successful commissioning of the first 2 GWs of Tata Power’s solar cell manufacturing unit at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, the firm has joined the league of the top cell making firms as well. Under Tata Power Solar, which is a cell and module manufacturing company and a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy […] Read more
Oriana Power Gets 128 MW Solar Project In Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oriana Power Limited subsidiary, TrueRE Surya Private Limited, today received a contract from Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited in Tamil Nadu. Under the contract, Oriana Power will build and operate up to 128 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in the state. This project falls under the open-access captive solar […] Read more
APTEL Sets Aside HERC Ruling, Awards Right To Sell Solar Power At Rs 5.68/unit Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL), in a key judgement involving the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), the Haryana Power Purchase Centre and some individual petitioners, issued an order setting aside the decision of HERC. In its order, the APTEL bench directed the HPPC to enter into a PPA to purchase power at the rate […] 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
DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In some relief for the developer, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed Tata Power Renewable Energy an extension for its Karnataka hybrid project. The company is now developing a 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid project in the state. The order of state power regulator came to the fore after Tata Power Renewable Energy filed […] Read more
News In Brief Sept 5: Canadian Solar, SOLARCYCLE Ink Recycling Pact Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar & SOLARCYCLE Enter Cradle-to-Cradle U.S. Recycling Partnership Global photovoltaic modules manufacturer, Canadian Solar announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, an American solar recycling company. With this, Canadian Solar is among the first few crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to offer comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the […] 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
Can Digital Solar Project Make Rooftop Solar More Accessible? Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2023-24, India’s installed Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW, marking the highest annual growth to date. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India’s total installed rooftop solar capacity has reached 13.40 GW by the end of July 2024. Following the launch of the PM […] Read more
