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
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
Fifth Extension for SECI’s EOI for Renewable Solutions in Himalayas Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI issues 5th extension for its call for renewable solutions for meeting energy requirements in remote areas of the Himalayas. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) for its call for renewable energy (RE) based solutions/ system/ technology for meeting energy requirements in […] Read more
Amara Raja Opens Tech-hub for Lithium-ion Cells in Tirupati Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Amara Raja Batteries has opened the country’s maiden technology hub to develop lithium-ion cells, at its Tirupati facility in Andhra Pradesh. Amara Raja Batteries, a leading automotive battery manufacturer in India has announced that it has opened the country’s maiden technology hub to develop lithium-ion cells, at its Tirupati facility in the state of Andhra […] 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
MoRTH Launches ‘Go Electric’ Campaign To Promote E-Mobility & E-Cooking Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the ‘Go Electric’ campaign of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to promote and spread awareness on electric mobility, EV charging infrastructure, and clean and safe electric cooking in India. Minister for Road Transport & Highways and the Minister of Micro (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Power and […] Read more
Solar Cleaning Start-up Solavio Labs Gets Funding from Canadian Province Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solavio Labs, an Indian clean tech start-up innovating in the solar panel cleaning technology space has announced the completion of funding from Canadian Province – New Brunswick for Rs 40,60,000 taking their total fund raised to Rs 2 crores. This marks Solavio Labs as the only Indian start-up in the clean tech space to receive […] Read more
Emera Technologies and Novonix Partner on Innovative Battery Technology Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Emera Technologies and Halifax-based Novonix Battery Technology Solutions (Novonix) are working together to develop battery pack systems to support microgrids that will provide solar power directly to homes, and could lead to exciting future opportunities across North America. In the fall of 2020, Emera Technologies launched BlockEnergy, the first utility-owned community microgrid platform, and partnered with […] 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