Andhra Pradesh EV Policy Boosts Private Investment In EV Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy To transform Andhra Pradesh into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, the state recently announced its Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (2024-29). This policy will be in effect for the next five years, promoting quality infrastructure through private investments, fostering urban mobility growth, and reducing transport-sector emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2047. The […] Read more
5 Reasons Solar Customers Await 2025 With Some Trepidation Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy 2024 is set to go down as the best year on record for solar in India, with total capacity additions set to cross a record 22 GW during the year. For the financial year (April to March) as well, capacity additions could be even higher, possibly touching 24 GW or more. But behind the record […] Read more
BIPV Consumers Need Better Tariff Support: CSTEP-GIZ Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest draft report prepared by two think tanks batted for preferential tariffs for the consumers of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has prepared this document. This document has been prepared as a draft guideline for BIPV in India. The […] Read more
Bangladesh Can Save US$1.2bn Annually Through Power Reforms: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) can save Bangladesh Taka (Tk) 138 billion (US$1.2 billion) of annual loses, funded by government subsidies, through electricity sector reforms targeted at addressing core problems, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report highlights Bangladesh can achieve the savings by […] Read more
Glow Raises USD 30 Mn From Union Square Ventures To Expand Biz Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Glow, an Ethereum-based solar company secured USD 30 million in funding from venture capital firms Framework and Union Square Ventures. This funding aims to expand Glow’s operations into new markets, further develop blockchain solutions for renewable energy. Glow uses blockchain to create a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), linking solar farms and creating an efficient […] Read more
GUEST COLUMN: Understanding Ground-Mount Solar Systems Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreyas Gowda A ground-mount project is a solar system installed on land rather than a rooftop, such as a concrete floor or a metal sheet. It comprises an array of photovoltaic modules supported by a module mounting structure (MMS). The panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC), the current is transferred to the inverter through […] Read more
US Imposes New Tariffs On Solar Modules From Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Commerce Department has announced a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The US tariffs are in response to complaints from American manufacturers that companies in these countries are selling solar panels at unfairly low prices. The US tariffs will be imposed on solar panels from Malaysia, […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
Delhi Launches Solar Portal To Expedite Growth Of Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently launched a new solar portal to make the process of rooftop solar application hassle-free. The government said that the portal will serve as a one-stop platform for consumers interested in availing the benefits of Delhi’s Solar Energy Policy. The policy offers a range of incentives that, according to the government, provide […] Read more
