Saatvik Solar’s Module Orderbook Swells By 200 MW With Mahagenco ORder Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Saatvik Green Energy Limited, has announced that it has won a contract with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) to supply 200 MW of its cutting-edge N-TOPCon 580Wp modules to various locations across Maharashtra. The total value of the order is estimated to be ₹302 crore. MAHAGENCO is one of India’s largest power generation […] Read more
Solar-Storage Can Avert India’s 40 GW Power Shortage By 2027: Berkeley Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is projected to face a power shortage of 20-40 GW in the evenings by 2027 due to the rapid increase in electricity demand, according to a report by Berkeley. However, this shortfall could become more manageable, considering the significant drop in the prices of gigawatt-scale solar and storage. Recent solar-plus-storage auction results recorded a […] Read more
Gensol Bags 23 MW Rooftop Solar Contract In UAE Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering Limited has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious contract by UAE’s leading sustainable development and clean energy development company for the design, construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the engineering facilities of a leading aviation company in Dubai. With a total installed capacity of 23,178 kWp (23 […] Read more
The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
Bundelkhand Expressway To Become UP’s First Solar Expressway Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has taken the first step towards building the state’s first solar expressway. It recently released a tender seeking developers to undertake this project. “The Bundelkhand Expressway is set to become the first ‘Solar Expressway’ in Uttar Pradesh. This 296-km-long stretch will have solar panels installed on both […] Read more
Maharashtra To Use DMF Funds To Deploy Solar Fencing Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has planned to use District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds to deploy solar fencing in 160 villages in the Yavatmal district. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids from EPC companies for this project. Solar fencing helps farmers protect their crops by preventing animals from entering agricultural fields, […] Read more
Off Grid Solar Market- 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Trends Report Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy GOGLA and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank have released the 2024 report on Solar Market Trends for Off Grid Solar (OGS). Released every two years, this 7th edition in the series covers 2022 and 2023. The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, warns that a 6-fold increase […] Read more
Saatvik Solar Wins 213 MW Solar PV Modules Contract From L&T Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module maker Saatvik Solar has inked an agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply a 213 MW order for solar PV modules. This order is designated for L&T Energy’s 245 MW Bihar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Of this, 185 MW will power a solar PV grid-connected power plant, while 45.4 […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more