How Solar Energy Is Transforming India’s Healthcare Delivery? Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Community Health Center (CHC) in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, is the only government health facility in this small hilly town and serves as the largest healthcare center for many nearby villages. Joshimath is also known as the gateway to the pilgrimage site Badrinath. This small government healthcare facility attends to the medical needs of both tourists […] Read more
Global Solar Energy Costs Drop, Offshore Wind Prices Stay High: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) landscape made significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is used to evaluate the net present value of the cost of electricity over generated during the lifetime of the generating system from the energy technology. […] Read more
Hoymiles Microinverters Offer An Efficient Opportunity To Ride The Solar Boom In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the world. With government policies, technological advancements, and increasing demand, solar power is poised to become a mainstream energy source in India’s clean energy transition. Why is it the best time to go solar in India? The year 2024 represents a promising start for […] Read more
Maharashtra: NTPC Looks For Land To Build 600 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has now issued a tender seeking land to develop 600 MW of solar projects in the Dhule region of Maharashtra and the successful evacuation of the clean power from the region. The power behemoth has invited the bids from bidder with prior experience in execution for grid connected Solar PV Projects/Solar Parks or […] Read more
MNRE’s Plan To Boost Off-Grid Solar In Tribal Areas Gets Impetus Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has secured the sanction of the President for the implementation of its revised funding for the Solar Power Scheme (for tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA). This replaces the previous New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable […] Read more
Trina Solar, EGO Sign Pact To Boost Utility-Scale Projects In Italy Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trina Solar’s International Systems Business Unit, the utility-scale solar and battery storage project development arm of Trina Solar Co, Ltd, has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EGO, an Italian energy management company owned by the Shell Group. This contract encompasses nine projects, totaling 69 MWp located across various regions in Italy. These […] Read more
MNRE Issues Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in an important order that was long awaited by the industry, has issued an official Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters. With this, India joins a select group of countries that mandate a standard for Solar Water Heaters. Called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Tembo Global Secures Rs. 595 Cr Solar Project From MSEDCL Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based TEMBO, recently secured an order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co.Ltd, (MSEDCL) for solar photovoltaic power generating stations of 124 MW(AC). The company secured this project under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 for Rs. 595 crores. The scheme was launched for implementation of feeder level solarization under component C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. TEMBO […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […] Read more