European Solar Body Cites ‘Forced Labour’ For Protection From Chinese Imports Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC), a body representing mostly European solar manufacturers, has written an open letter to the EU calling for regulation of ‘forced labour’ in the solar supply chain. The move is not the first, as the bidy has been repeatedly citing the threat to European manufacturers from what it calls unsustainably […] Read more
Sun Stellar Collaborates With DRDO-DIHAR On Solar Project In Ladakh Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent collaboration was undertaken between Sun Stellar, a solar energy solutions provider, and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) Leh – Lab in Ladakh UT. This collaboration between the company and the research and development laboratory of Defence was undertaken to design a sustainable solar space heating […] Read more
Growatt Powers Commercial Solar Installation in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar inverter company Growatt unveiled a 735 kW solar project in India. This project forms a part in the renewable energy blueprint of Supreme Industries, India’s largest plastic production and processing company. Commissioned in collaboration with the installer Kalpa Power and powered by Growatt’s MAX and MAC series inverters, this project ensures peak performance, safety, […] Read more
Avaada To Develop 6 GW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects In Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government. Per the agreement, the cleantech company aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the coastal state. It has also planned an investment of about Rs 40,000 crore. The agreement between Avaada and the […] Read more
EU Adds 17 GW New Wind Energy In 2023, Fails To Meet 30 GW Target Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest data by WindEurope found that European Union (EU) built 17 GW of new wind farms in 2023. The report also said that the EU installed 14 GW of onshore and 3 GW of offshore wind energy. The EU report stated, “These numbers are slightly up on 2022 and are the most the EU has ever built […] Read more
36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Thane, is taking significant steps to enhance energy efficiency by initiating the installation of rooftop solar plants across all municipal schools in the twin-city. Currently, there are 17 structures accommodating 36 municipal schools run by MBMC. The estimated cost of the solar power project is Rs. 50 lakh, with […] Read more
MNRE Simplifies Rooftop Solar Installation Process, Issues New Notification Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tried to simplify the application process for grid-connected rooftop solar. The latest notification issued by the ministry has asked the discoms to ask their consumers for fewer documents to install rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the ministry has also listed the documents needed to be […] Read more
Smart Cities, Bright Futures: Solar Integration in Urban Planning Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy As India undergoes rapid urbanization, the imperative for sustainable and smart city solutions has never been more pronounced. With a burgeoning population and increasing energy demands, the integration of solar power into urban planning emerges as a beacon of hope for a greener and more sustainable future. In this article, we delve into the latest […] Read more
CERC Awards Compensation To Indigrid Solar Over Change In GST Rates Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted compensation to Indigrid Solar-I (AP) Pvt Ltd. over escalated GST rates. The firm approached the Central Commission seeking compensation, citing increased project costs due to introducing GST on solar products. The solar power generator, in its petition, told the CERC that after the firm submitted […] Read more
