Solar now the Leading Source of Renewable Energy in India: MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE in its January 2021 report, has detailed that solar, with 38.79 GW installed, is now the leading source of renewable energy in India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for the Cabinet for the month of January 2021, detailing all the events and development that took place during the […] Read more
Tariff Rises to Rs 2.25/kWh in Rajasthan With NTPC’s 190 MW Solar Auction Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Rising Sun Energy has won in the latest NTPC auction for developing 190 MW solar power project(s) in the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan New Delhi-based independent power producer Rising Sun Energy has won with its bid in the latest NTPC auction for developing 190 MW solar power project(s) in the Nokh Solar Park in […] Read more
New Net-Metering cap Risks Stalling Rooftop Solar Progress in India: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new regulation that excludes rooftop solar systems over 10 kW from net metering could stall progress for rooftop solar targets of India A new regulation that excludes rooftop solar systems over 10 kilowatts (kW) from net metering will stall the adoption of larger installations in India, undermining progress towards the government’s rooftop solar target […] Read more
Scatec Reaches Financial Close on 150 MW Solar Project in Pakistan Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project in Pakistan Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project with a total investment of about USD 100 million. Scatec’s first […] Read more
Wind, Solar Must Grow by 162 & 253 GW for Europe to Meet 2030 Emissions Target: WM Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report details that for Europe to meet the 2030 emissions target, dramatic changes are needed including increased wind and solar installations A new report by Wood Mackenzie details that while the new 2030 emissions target of Europe of seeing a 55 percent reduction over 1990 levels has made it the undisputed global leader […] Read more
Torrent Power Bids Rs 555 Cr to Take 51% in D&N Haveli, Daman & Diu Discoms Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Torrent Power has emerged as the highest bidder for the sale of 51 percent stake in Discoms in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Torrent Power, the Rs 13,641 crore integrated power utility of the Torrent Group has announced that it has emerged as the highest bidder for the sale […] Read more
Solis Recommends Anti-Grid Surger in Solar Systems Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solis recommends anti-grid surger in solar houses. Installation of multistage surge protection device (SPD), used with the correct SPD wiring method for different grid systems and high quality grid-tied inverters ensures the prevention of any unwanted discharge to facilities. Solis will promote the culture of anti- grid surge protection for residences and C&I roof that […] Read more
WAAREE Commissions 16 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra Under Agri-feeder Scheme Updated On Sat, Feb 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer WAAREE has announced the commissioning of a 16 MW ground-mounted solar project in Gavhankund, Maharashtra. The project was executed for Waacox Energy Pvt. Ltd. under the Agri feeder scheme of Maharashtra Govt for Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO). The new plant has developed under the support of the Chief Minister’s […] Read more
Hope Rules Over Policy as PM Modi Harks to 40 GW Rooftop Solar by 2022 Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy If there was ever a case of hope triumphing policy for India’s struggling rooftop solar sector, then PM Modi’s statement on the country reaching 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022 must come as a massive boost. Or maybe the industry is simply smarter than that. For out of the 100 GW solar target for […] Read more