MNRE Wants Discoms To Make Rooftop Solar Payments Online Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In order to further streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the states to alter the functioning of discoms. Discoms are the key offices which regulate the rooftop solar affairs in their jurisdiction. In a latest communication of the MNRE to the states, […] Read more
Resentment Among TN MSMEs Against Additional Rooftop Solar Charges Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar consumers across Tamil Nadu are now miffed with the additional charges levied by the state unlike many other Indian states which are promoting rooftop solar. The state agencies are now levying network or wheeling charges from the prosumers in the state. In a recent development, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes To Hike Rooftop Solar Tariffs Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Energy Regulatory Commission (UERC) has proposed increasing the generic tariffs for rooftop solar and small-scale solar plants for the financial year 2024-25. The state power regulator has also issued a draft paper and invited stakeholders to submit their views and objections by September 30. In its proposal, UERC cited lower solar module prices […] Read more
Eastman Auto Sets Sights On Rooftop Solar, Last Mile Mobility With Key Leadership Changes Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. has announced key additions to its leadership team at Elevate, Eastman’s leadership meet. The event marked a milestone as the newly strengthened senior leadership of the company came together to collaborate, innovate and further accelerate Eastman’s journey towards its future as a leader in Last Mile E-mobility Solutions and Solar […] Read more
Global RTS Achieves 15% Growth In 10Yrs, Hits 105 GW: CEEW Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global transition to solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, particularly distributed solar or rooftop solar (RTS), is playing a pivotal role in helping economies like India, China, the US, Japan, and Australia meet their net-zero targets. A recent study by CEEW, “Global Perspectives on Rooftop Solar Energy A Deep Dive on How Leading Economies Advance Rooftop […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: ISA Enlists 10 Winners From India Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has now announced the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC edition during the International Solar Festival held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Among the enlisted winners, 10 companies are from India. The SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC saw a strong response, with over 270 solar entrepreneurs […] Read more
Govt Awards Reliance 10GWh ACC Battery Capacity Under PLI Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has now announced the selection of successful bidder under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. Reliance Industries Limited has been awarded 10 GWh ACC capacity under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme based on QCBS mechanism. This initiative is another step towards enhancing […] Read more
Polysilicon Market Bleeds Top 4 Chinese Manufacturers With Losses In H1 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy German polysilicon market specialist Bernreuter Research reports that the top 4 Chinese polysilicon manufacturers all slipped into losses in the first half of 2024. Consequently, at least three of the top 4 have cut down on capacity utilisation in the second half of the year, even as Tongwei continues to maintain output. In the first […] Read more
