UP’s Bakhira Bird Sanctuary Could Soon Welcome 50 MW Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bakhira Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar site which is India’s largest natural floodplain wetland in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, could soon welcome a 50 MW solar plant under the solar policy of the state. Anupam Shukla, Director, Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) informed that a tender may soon be […] Read more
First 11 Months Of 2023: India’s Solar Installations Down By 25% On YoY Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s Solar installations in 2023 have slowed down, data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said. A close analysis of the CEA data revealed that solar power capacity additions dwindled between January and December this year while wind power revived. The government data said that India added a total of 9 GW of solar power […] Read more
Gujarat Received Highest Central Aid Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) RK Singh furnished state-wise data of disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to different Indian states under the Rooftop Solar Scheme-II. The written statement furnished by the minister claimed that Gujarat remained the highest beneficiary under the scheme by procuring the highest funds under the scheme to […] Read more
ReNew Signs MoU with Asian Development Bank for US$ 5.3 billion Funding Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”), on Sunday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to collaborate on climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. The MoU covers projects with investment value of more than US$ 5.3 billion between 2023 and 2028. The MoU was signed at COP28, Dubai by ReNew’s Founder, […] Read more
TOPCOn Makes Inroads In India’s Solar Manufacturing Sector Updated On Fri, Dec 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Around 2019, mono-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Contact) was well on its way to dominate the solar market in India, in a market that was ruled by polycrystalline modules until then. Researchers and developers had already estimated its dominance five years ago in 2014, but it took a wholesale shift to mono-PERC by leading Chinese manufacturers […] Read more
OREDA Issues Bid For Rooftop Solar, Allows Virtual Net-Metering Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) issued a tender seeking solar energy generators for installing rooftop solar systems under RESCO model. Under the model, the solar energy generator will install the rooftop solar systems in government buildings on and will charge the government rentals for their services. As per the tender documents, the interested […] Read more
GUVNL Looks to Procure 500 MW Hybrid Renewable Power Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nagam Limited (GUVNL) has issued a tender seeking developers for a hybrid solar-wind projects. The state-utility sought to purchase the clean power from this hybrid project through competitive bidding process (followed by reverse e-auction). As per the tender documents of this 500 MW hybrid renewable energy projects (Phase I), GUVNL will also […] Read more
Gautam Solar Bags Certifications for N-type TOPCon Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gautam Solar, a prominent solar module manufacturer, has received certifications as per latest IEC and UL standards for its N-type TOPCon solar modules. The certifications include UL 61215-1:2021 Ed2 which lays down the test requirements for design qualification and type approval, UL 61215-2:2021 Ed2, which lists the test procedures for design qualification and type approval, […] Read more
Technique Solaire Acquires 5 Solar Plants With 135.4 MWp Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a strong indicator of its plans for India and overall international expansion, French developer Technique Solaire Group has acquired 5 ground-mounted photovoltaic power plants in the state of Karnataka, southwest India. The combined capacity of these 5 projects is 135.4 MWp, bringing the total capacity operated by the Group in India to 210 MWp. […] Read more
