Floating Solar Demonstrator In Spain Promises Lower Costs Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Recently, GCL SI and Ocean Sun announced the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator. On December 14, 2023, the project culminated at the port of Tazacorte on La Palma in Spain, with an installed capacity of 270 kWp. BOOST showcases the utilization of the GCL MS/60GT Ocean Sun PV modules (“The Module”) and […] Read more
The Rise of Community Solar Initiatives Brightening Sustainable Future Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swati Singh, Product Marketing Manager of Oorjan Cleantech Dayanita was born in the rural agrarian and fishing community of Hill Kaka, a remote hamlet in Poonch district, that’s almost cut off from the rest of India. At 19, she has never seen a light bulb lit up in her home. The rocky terrain, coupled with […] Read more
Karnataka Plans To Boost Solar Energy In Buildings, Unveils Action Plan Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Karnataka has now planned to boost the usage of solar energy in its buildings. It has also planned to boost green buildings in the state. The state recently unveiled its ‘State Energy Efficiency Action Plan,’ outlining a strategic shift from conventional to solar-led electrification of buildings. The plan emphasizes the importance of BEE (Bureau of […] Read more
2023 Proved Brightest For Wind Power Generation In India: Govt Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister R.K Singh in a written reply before the parliament shared data on the contribution of wind energy in the total energy mix in the last three years. The data revealed an incremental growth in the wind generation capacity to the overall renewable energy. The data said that 2023 proved fruitful for the wind […] Read more
The Success Story of Solar Lighting in Rural Landscapes Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy By Shashank Donthi, CEO of Hynetic Electronics Solar lighting in rural landscapes have gained popularity and extensive deployment in India due to their eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. These lights harness solar energy during the day using photovoltaic panels and store it in batteries for illumination during the night. India’s rural communities form the foundation of […] Read more
Powergrid Acquires Two SPVs for Evacuation Of Green Power From Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) – a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power has recently acquired two Project Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) namely- Ramgarh II Transmission Limited and Beawar Dausa Transmission Limited for the Transmission System Projects. They will be used for the evacuation of power from the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Add 6 GW Capacity In Europe By 2031: Report Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Power Europe recently launched its report on floating PV, sharing the best practices, technical guidance on floating solar project development. The report mentions that FPV represents a nascent technology in the European Union, but it presents positive signs of rapid growth. It said that ‘FPV solar power systems on reservoirs and quarry lakes are […] Read more
Evolve Tender Specifications To Boost Indian Floating Solar Sector: World Bank Report Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the World Bank on the state of India’s floating solar segment said that the country needed to evolve tender specifications to boost the sector. The report mentioned that while India has a 300 GW potential for floating solar, merely 350 MW of the technology could be deployed till now. The report […] Read more
Solar Faces Challenges in Procurement, Supply Chain Strategy: Rystad Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad in its report lays importance on the need for development of procurement strategy for leading supply chain strategy, while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The report finds the supply chains system for oil and gas equipment and services to be relatively fragmented and geographically diverse. It found to be spread with suppliers coming from Europe, […] Read more