Rooftop Solar: Will PSUs Deliver For PM Suryodaya Yojana? Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The MNRE’s January 25 Office Memorandum, where it allocated states to specific PSUs for pushing the ambitious new Rooftop Solar targets, throws up some very interesting questions. With a target of 10 million households, and upto 3 KW of solar for each, the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is potentially a game changer, offering an opportunity […] Read more
Hindalco Inds Contracts For Renewable Energy From 100 MW Ayana Renewable Project Updated On Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hindalco Industries Limited an Indian aluminum and copper manufacturing company, and a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group acquired 26% stake in Ayana Renewable Power (ARPFPL) a renewable energy company. The stake hold is a mandatory requirement when a firm contracts with an IPP for captive power requirements from a dedicated project. IPPs incorporate special […] Read more
Solar Power Generation In Europe To Rise by 50 TW in 2024, Germany To Lead The Way Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation will spike by about 50 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024 in Europe due to major capacity installations across the region, predicts a report by Rystad Energy. The report also suggests that Wind power generation is also expected to increase in 2024. However, the growth rate will not match last the […] Read more
Holtec Unveils Nuclear-Solar Hybrid Plant Design For Emission Reduction Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy A United States (US) based company Holtec International which is an equipment and systems supplier for the energy industry recently developed a combined nuclear/solar plant (CNSP) power plant design. It melds the benefits of nuclear (high energy density, non-polluting, base load) with those of solar (zero fuel cost, minor regulatory barriers). It claims to be […] Read more
Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 26 Percent Efficiency: Researchers Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States (US) based team led by Northwestern Chemistry and Northwestern Engineering researchers have recently developed a method that moves hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) closer to industry adoption and widespread use. The organic-inorganic hybrid (PSCs) solar cells have shown promise to produce renewable solar energy. In small samples, they have achieved a solar […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Cross ₹ 3,500 Cr Customer Financing Bolstering Solar Adoption Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has said that it has facilitated over ₹ 3,500 crore of customer financing for solar projects during the last 4.5 years. This has led Tata Power to emerge as the nation’s most preferred green energy partner which is mainstreaming the […] Read more
Octopus Grabs 199-MW Solar Portfolio from Statkraft Ireland Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has announced that it finalized the acquisition of four newly-built solar farms situated in close proximity to Dublin, Ireland. The four solar installations collectively boast a capacity of 199MW and were procured from Statkraft Ireland, the developer, and constructor of the projects, overseen by ORIT. With this acquisition, ORIT’s portfolio […] Read more
Atrato Solar Farm Commissioned in UK; To Fulfill 75% Power Need Of Soft-Drink Company Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy United Kingdom-based soft drinks manufacturer Britvic soft drinks will now make its product using 75 percent solar power. The company will be getting the solar power supply from a 160-acre solar farm in Northamptonshire which renewable energy company Atrato Onsite Energy owns. The 650,000 square meter solar installation will scale up to produce 28MW power. […] Read more
WDFC Invites Bids For Grid-Connected Solar Plant At Six Rajasthan Railway Stations Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ajmer division of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) has invited bids for a grid-connected solar power plant with a net metering facility at six railway stations namely New Jawali, New Biroliya, New Keshavganj, New Banas, New Swarupganj, New Sriamirgarh falling under Ajmer unit of Railways in Rajasthan. The bidding date is February 5, […] Read more
