QCells Signs 12-GW Solar Power Deal With Tech-Giant Microsoft Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy player Qcells will supply tech giant Microsoft with 12 – G.W. of solar modules and EPC services over an 8-year period. This is Qcells’ largest module and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services agreement to date. The order is equivalent to powering more than 1.8 million homes annually. The eight-year strategic alliance […] Read more
Varanasi Set To Embrace 25,000 Solar Rooftops In Two Months Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch an ambitious campaign to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi city. This gigantic initiative for the holy and world’s most ancient city, scheduled to be completed within two months, seeks to promote green and sustainable energy practices in Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime […] Read more
Germany’s Renewable Energy Generation Witnesses 5% Rise YoY Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bundesnetzagentur, a German energy regulatory office published its electricity market data for 2023. In mentioned an increase in share of renewable energy generation in 2023, especially in the market share of the grid load. It estimated that the electricity generated from renewable sources stood at 55.0 percent, a rise from 48.42% in 2022. It […] Read more
MNRE Increases Subsidy For New Residential Solar Rooftop Consumers Updated On Sat, Jan 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced an increase in the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the rooftop solar scheme (Phase-II) for different categories of residential consumers. The ministry said that the new rates will be applicable for projects undertaken either through the tender mode or through applications received through the National portal […] Read more
Govt To Electrify 1L Unelectrified Tribal Households With Off-Grid Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now all set to roll out a dedicated scheme to electrify the unelectrified households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). The MNRE recently issued a notification in this regard. The order said that the ministry […] Read more
Ayodhya To Be Adorned With Solar Trees As Ram Temple Consecration Approaches Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy What could better the illumination of Ayodhya with solar power as the consecration of ‘Suryavanshi’ Lord Ram is just weeks from here? Advancing the initiative to incorporate renewable energy sources extensively in the sacred city of Ayodhya, 42 parks will be illuminated using solar power. The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Gets Patent For Solar Flour Mill Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has received a patent for inventing” SOLAR FLOUR MILL” The Patent Office, Government of India, has awarded Shakti Pumps this patent, fully adhering to the provisions set forth in the Patents Act of 1970. This patent is set to maintain its validity for […] Read more
Top 5 Technologies Set To Make An Impact In Solar Deployment Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar has gone through a lot of changes in the past decade, going from barely viable to a technology that looks to be the future of energy generation. With that in mind, let’s have a look at the top 5 technologies that will play key roles in improving solar going into the future. Silicon heterojunction […] Read more
First Solar Signs PPA With Cleantech Solar To Procure 150 MW Facility Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy First Solar, an American solar technology company entered into a 15-year, captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider operating in India and Southeast Asia, the firm said. Under the agreement, Cleantech Solar will construct 150 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar and 16.8 MW of wind-generating assets in Tamil […] Read more