Bihar Plans To Develop Canal Solar, Issues Tender Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has issued a tender to boost the growth of solar power plants along selected canals (canal solar) in the state. The state nodal department has identified five locations in the state where these plants will be installed. The last date for submission of the bids is August […] Read more
Gentari Green Mobility Launches Formally With Gentari Go App In India Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gentari Go app has been officially launched in India, part of Gentari Green Mobility India’s foray into the Indian sustainability market. The app is designed to be an integrated, all-in-one customer experience platform that allows users to seamlessly access clean energy offerings, from home solar to green mobility solutions. At the unveiling event, Gentari […] Read more
Italy To Add GW Plus HJT Manufacturing With Chinese Specialist Huasun Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Italy, one of the few European countries with a long history of solar manufacturing, is set to add a further GW plus of manufacturing for Wafers, cells and modules, using HJT (Heterojunction) Technology. The deal was signed between local player BEE Solar and Chinese HJT specialist, Huasun Energy. HJT, widely perceived as the more expensive […] Read more
Oorja Raises $1.5M Pre-Series A For Farming-As-A-Service Model Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oorja, a solar irrigation services and agricultural advisory to smallholder farmers in India, successfully closed its US$1.5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The company in the recent round attracted $1.2 million in equity finance from impact investors like Acumen, elea, a family trust advised by Artha Impact, Echoing Green Signal Fund, Partners Group via its […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 2GW Solar Projects With Storage Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a tender for 2000 Megawatt (MW) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar projects with storage facilities. The SECI tender also talked about a provision for 1000 MW/4000 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS), to be awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding. The deadline for bid submission […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
Programme Associate – Power Markets Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy CEEW seeks to hire a candidate to conduct research on the interface of electric vehicles (EVs) and power systems. The candidate is expected to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the power system-related challenges and opportunities of expanding the EV charging infrastructure for various vehicle segments. The role will also involve extensive engagement with government, […] Read more
KERC Brings New Norms For EV Charging Stations For Buildings Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest suo motto order has issued new guidelines for the establishment of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for commercial/residential buildings in urban areas of the state. The state power regulator said that the move was taken to streamline the establishment of the charging stations by bringing more […] Read more
Spain Moves To Build Solar Supply Chain, Energy Storage Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Spain, one of the most well placed countries in Europe for Solar power, crossed the 25 GW mark for installed solar capacity in 2023. Now, the Spanish government is moving to ensure a significant part of future additions come from domestically produced panels, besides the next big growth area, energy storage as well. The energy […] Read more