DNV Survey Puts Solar plus Storage At Centre OF Future Efficiency, Resilience Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Accelerating solar-plus-storage in the next five years will be important for boosting the efficiency and resilience of global energy networks, according to 92% of energy industry professionals. The finding is from DNV’s Industry Insights research, which surveyed global energy industry professionals on their outlook, expectations and priorities for the year ahead. Frequently referred to as the ‘power […] Read more
AES Corporation Acquires USA’s Largest Permitted Solar Plus Storage Project of 2 GW Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bellefield project, which is the largest permitted solar project with storage in the USA, has been sold to The AES Corporation by Avantus. The Bellefield project established in Kern County, California, boasts of a cumulative 1 GW of solar and up to 1 GW of energy storage across two phases. A Power Purchase Agreement […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
UP Floats Tender To Outsource Operations & Maintenance Of Solar Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has now issued a tender to outsource the operations and maintenance of its solar mini-grids. The government plans to give the contract to the interested parties on a revenue-sharing basis. The tender also said that with this, the state agency intends to revive and restore the old […] Read more
Solar Module Manufacturer JinkoSolar Tops Global Solar PV Market in Q1 Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy A newly released report published notes that JinkoSolar topped the global solar PV market in Q1, beating out “JA Solar, Trina, Longi, and other top sellers” (Solarbe, 2023).” JinkoSolar delivered 13.04 GW solar panels in Q1 2023, among which nearly 50% is N-type Tiger Neo panel, the most of any of the solar PV brands. […] Read more
Trina Solar’s Module Shipments Total 140 GW, 210mm Modules Cross 65 GW Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy In its recently pusblished full year 2022 and Q1 2023 financial results report, Chinese photovoltaics firm Trina Solar has said its annual revenue stands at $12.645 billion (RMB 85.052 billion), seeing an increase of 83.41% on 2021. The main businesses of the firm, including PV products, PV system and smart energy all registered strong growth. […] Read more
SECI Records 59% Rise in RE Power Trading, Revenue Crosses Rs 10,000 Cr For The First Time Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Monday said it recorded a 59 percent jump in the renewable energy power trading volume in Financial Year 2022-23. The arm of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a media release, said that it traded over 35 Billion Units (BU) during the period. It also reported […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Starts Operations in Uganda To Supply Solar Pumps Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, of the critical Indian stainless steel submersible solar pump manufacturers, has now announced the commencement of its operations in Uganda. The company has also opened its office in the country to coordinate its expanding business better. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Ramesh Patidar, Executive Director of Shakti Pumps, and other […] Read more
