PM Modi Announces Scheme To Install Rooftop Solar On 1cr Households Updated On Mon, Jan 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) increased its subsidies for Residential Rooftop Solar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a dedicated scheme to boost the sector. Modi named the scheme ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’. As per the announcement of the Prime Minister, under this scheme, the Indian government would target to install […] Read more
What Is BIPV That Generates Solar Power Without Solar Panels? Updated On Mon, Jan 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Building-integrated photovoltaics, also known as BIPV, is the required material that takes the panel off the roof and, puts it inside the roof itself. According to Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), an office of the US Department of Energy, BIPV is a set of emerging solar energy applications that replace usual building […] Read more
Solar Europe 2023-Record Additions, Generation Seen in 2023 From Solar In Europe Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy That Europe added over 56 GW of solar in 2023 has already been documented. But it is the numbers coming out from individual countries that make for interesting reading. Thus, even as powerhouses like Germany crossed 14 GW in fresh additions, smaller countries like the Czech republic made major strides as well, adding over 970 […] Read more
First Solar Inaugurates 3.3 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility In Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module manufacturer First Solar inaugurated its new solar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The global cleantech company claimed it to be the country’s first fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant. The Minister for Industries, Promotions and Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu, T R B Rajaa inaugurated the facility in a ceremony attended by […] Read more
Himachal Cabinet Approves Startup Plan To Boost Solar Projects In State Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet meeting held recently in Shimla under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to start ‘Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start Up Yojna, Phase (II) for setting up Solar Power Projects (SPPs) for the youth aged between 21 to 45 years besides achieving the ‘clean energy’ initiatives of the […] Read more
Tripura To Connect 9,250 Remote Houses With Solar Micro Grids Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the Central Government continues its infrastructure blitz in the North East, it has now allocated Rs 81 crore to the state of Tripura for the establishment of 274 solar microgrids in remote areas of the state. The solar based microgrid would illuminate more than 9,000 households and the initiative is part of the Ministry […] Read more
Top 5 Countries With The Fastest Increase In Solar Capacity In 2023 Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy As 2023 comes to an end and 2024 is upon is, it could be considered an interesting exercise in retrospect to look upon the countries that shone in terms of adding solar capacity in the past year, leading the rest of us into the future. Here are the top 5 countries with the fastest increase […] Read more
EIB Backing of €400 million For Green Renewable Energy Developer Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Greek renewable energy developer Mytilineos has secured backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €400 million (US$437 million) to support its solar and battery storage development plans. Mytilineos has a broader plan for the development of 2.6GW of solar PV and storage assets across the EU through 2027. The total sum of the investment […] Read more
Jindal Stainless Estimates To Generate 1.9 Billion Units Of Clean Energy Annually Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jindal Stainless, a stainless-steel manufacturer is estimated to generate over 1.9 billion units of clean electricity annually through its wind-solar hybrid, floating and roof-top solar plants, according to its newly released Sustainability Report. The initiatives are estimated to reduce carbon emissions by over 13.52 lakh tones per annum. The company has already partnered with ReNew […] Read more
