The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
In conversation with Tarang Khurana, Director, ICON Solar-en Power Technologies Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy ICON Solar-en Power Technologies Pvt Ltd is providing end-to-end solar solutions. It manufactures highly efficient solar modules with cutting edge technology and research. The company’s motto is to serve its customers with best solar solutions especially for the domestic, commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the […] Read more
Aditya Aluminium Commissions 24 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aditya Aluminium has set up a 24 MW solar power plant in Sambalpur district in Odisha. Aditya Aluminium, a unit of the Metals business of the Aditya Birla Group has set up a 24 MW solar power plant at Lapanga in Sambalpur district in Odisha. According to the firm, the project perfectly fits into the […] Read more
Botswana Becomes Member of International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy On the occasion, IIPA also inked the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ISA for capacity-building of its member countries in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation under ITEC-programme of Ministry of External Affairs. South African country Botswana has become the member of the India-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the ISA […] Read more
Can Rooftop Solar be the Game Changer to Achieve India’s Ambitious Solar Target? Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is on its way to phase out fossil-based energy generation and adopt green energy. The growing population and the need for energy align with India’s transition initiatives, thus satisfying energy demands and in the process reducing the carbon footprint. The country’s per capita energy consumption currently stands close to one-third of the world’s average. […] Read more
Does Solar Rooftop Need to Take a Cue from Compulsory rainwater harvesting? Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy After Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern via ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program about water crisis, rainwater harvesting also become the talk of the town, like solar these days. India has shown massive capacity additions in solar but has fallen behind on its target of achieving 40 GW rooftop solar by 2022. Here’re a few […] Read more
REI 2019: Insights About Session on Impact of Solar Energy in 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy India Expo or REI 2019 held a session on the impact of Solar energy which talked about the growth of solar in the energy mix of India in 2030 This session held on the first day of Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) saw experts from government and Private companies who discussed the […] Read more
IKEA Parent Company Acquires 49% Stake in 2 US Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ingka Group, the strategic partner to IKEA, has reached an agreement with CIP to acquire a 49 percent stake in two solar PV projects in Utah and Texas. Ingka Group, the strategic partner to the IKEA franchisee system, has reached an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to acquire a 49 percent stake in two […] Read more
Lightsource BP and Penn State Start Construction on 70 MW Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP and Penn State have announced the beginning of construction on their 70 MW utility-scale solar plant in Pennsylvania. Lightsource BP, a global solar leader, and Penn State, consistently ranked as a top 25 research university in the US, have announced the beginning of construction on their 70 MW utility-scale solar plant in Pennsylvania. […] Read more