BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
Oxford PV Achieves 25% Solar Cell Efficiency; Claims World Record Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a British firm pioneering advanced photovoltaic cell technology, has claimed to have achieved a remarkable 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the typical 24% efficiency of commercially available silicon-based solar cells. Oxford PV says that this is now a new world record in solar panel efficiency. Solar modules employing these higher efficiency cells yield greater […] Read more
COVER STORY: Rooftop Solar Enters Mission Mode In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The signs were already there. In the first week of 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) created ripples in the Indian solar market when it announced a 23 percent increase in subsidies for residential rooftop solar. As per the government notification, the ministry increased subsidies from Rs 14,588/kWh to Rs 18,000/kWh for […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
SJVN Secures 100MW Solar Project In e-Reverse Auction In Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Ltd has announced that it has successfully secured a 100 MW solar project in Gujarat through an e-reverse auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). SJVNL said that its bid was secured at a rate of Rs 2.54 per unit, following a competitive bidding process as part of GUVNL Phase XXI. The […] Read more
Odisha Issues Bid To Convert Diesel/Petrol Boats To Solar Boats At Chilika Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), the state nodal renewable agency of Odisha issued a tender to further boost solar boats at Chilika Lake in the state. The latest tender sought solar developers to take care of the design, engineering and retrofitting of the existing diesel and petrol-powered 28 tourist boats and 100 fishing boats. […] Read more
GameChange Solar Opens 2.5 GW Tracker Plant In Brazil Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar (GCS), a leading global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants, announced the opening of a new factory, training, service, and technical support center exclusively for its Genius Tracker™ solar trackers in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. The Brazil factory, located in Feira de Santana, Bahia, started trial runs in […] Read more
Jakson Partners With NTPC To Boost Solar Power Production In Ayodhya Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module company–Jakson Group said that the company contributed to the growth of green energy in the temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. In addition to powering the sacred site, Jakson Green—a subsidiary of Jakson Group, was roped in to boost green energy for the city through. The firm said it was possible […] Read more
Envision Energy Collaborates With Five Healthcare Firms for Net Zero Health Systems Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Envision Energy, a company associated with green technology, has collaborated with five global healthcare companies regarding the transition to net zero health systems. The project aims to deliver around 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green power annually from this year. This multi-party agreement across healthcare and renewable energy companies brings together for the first time five […] Read more
