CSIR-CMERI and their record-breaking solar trees need a pause Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Earlier this month on March 14th, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’s Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) unveiled the world’s largest solar tree, officially certified by the Guinness World Records (GWR), which has been installed at its Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery in Ludhiana, Punjab. Rated for a capacity of 53.6 kW, […] Read more
MNRE Softens, Extends ALMM Compliance Date to October 1, 2022 for Open Access, Net Metering Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major effort to reconcile the demands of developers vis a vis domestic manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a fresh office memorandum yesterday (March 28), has extended the start date of compliance with ALMM list for all open access and Net metering projects to October 1, 2022, from April […] Read more
Sungrow Expands UK Presence With 362 MW/391 MWh Storage Project For Statera Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that the company’s project with Statera Energy, a market leader in the provision of flexibility to the UK grid, to supply a 362 MW/391 MWh energy storage project in the UK is on schedule. The first phase of the project was grid-connected in Q1, 2022, […] Read more
Government Targets 4,000 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity Addition In Residential Sector Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has informed the Parliament that MNRE is targeting 4,000 MW rooftop solar (RTS) capacity addition in residential sector through Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the Rooftop Solar Programme (Phase-II). The Union Minister said in a written response to a question asked in the Rajya […] Read more
In Conversation with Vineet Mittal, Director & Co-founder, Navitas Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Navitas Solar has been a well respected player in the solar sector with 200 MW of installed manufacturing capacity in the country. It produces state-of-the-art mono/multi crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for supply to both on-grid and off-grid residential, commercial as well as industrial establishments. The Surat-based company also provides a complete lifecycle of solar […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Fulfill Half of Mumbai’s Power Demand, says MCAP Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. According to the document, the BMC says that Mumbai can produce 1,724 MW of solar power. This, BMC says, can meet half of the city’s peak energy demand which currently stands at 3600 […] Read more
5 Most Common Queries on Home Solar Rooftop Solutions Answered Updated On Thu, Mar 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy A solar rooftop system is an easy-to-install system that is almost always connected to the power grid in India. It is the most reliable green energy form while saving on electricity charges. With a lifespan of 25 years, it uses existing rooftop space and saves on land space. Going solar has helped several home owners […] Read more
Karnataka to Give 10,000 Farmers Solar Powered Irrigation Pump Sets Under PMKUSUM Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Cabinet of Karnataka has cleared the proposal for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan-B (PMKUSUM) scheme in the state under which about 10,000 farmers will benefit from solar powered irrigation pump sets. ‘Component B’ of the scheme envisages installation of 17.5 lakh standalone (off grid) solar powered irrigation […] Read more
‘The biggest benefit as a start-up is that we are quick to pivot’ Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy For Gujarat-based Greta Electric and its founder Raj Mehta, 2022 will be the year when the firm makes a decisive move in its mission. With the launch of 4 electric scooter models late last year, the firm is now seeking to expand its footprint more widely outside its home state. Priced between Rs 60,000 to […] Read more