Global Solar Growth Hits 600 GW: SolarPower Europe Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SolarPower Europe’s latest report reveals that the world installed a record 597 GW of solar power in 2024 – a 33% surge over 2023. After the world crossed the milestone of 2 terawatts (TW) total solar in late 2024, the annual report predicts the world could be installing 1 TW of solar per year by […] Read more
NIRL, RVUNL Sign PPA For 810 MW Solar Park In Pugal, Rajasthan Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary and renewable energy arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has signed the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for its upcoming 810 MW Solar Power Project. This agreement was signed with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) at a ceremony held in Jaipur. The project will be established within […] Read more
ReNew Bags $100 Mn BII Funding For Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Sumant Sinha led ReNew Energy Global Plc has secured an INR 8700 million (US$100 million) investment from British International Investment (“BII”), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, to accelerate the growth of its solar manufacturing business in India. The investment will be made in ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited, ReNew’s dedicated solar manufacturing subsidiary […] Read more
Solar Water Heating Warms Up For A Second Innings In India Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy From being the only visible solar application till a decade back, solar water heating (SWH) seemed to take a back seat as mainstream PV caught policy makers attention. Recently, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) came out with a quality control order for solar water heaters. So what’s the big deal? A lot, […] Read more
Fraunhofer’s Contactless Method To Gauge Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer Institute Research scientists for Solar Energy Systems ISE havedeveloped a measurement method to determine the performance of back-contacted solar cells without contact in the production line. Measuring the current-voltage characteristic curve is the most important test in solar cell quality control. Eliminating physical contact with the solar cell saves time and thus allows significantly […] Read more
Volks Energie To Power GAIL’s Eastern Corridor With Solar-BESS Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Volks Energie has secured a contract under GAIL India’s Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) to supply, install and commission 15 KWP solar photovoltaic power plants with nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery storage across nine sites in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. The project aims to bolster off-grid renewable power capacity along GAIL’s pipeline infrastructure, which passes […] Read more
RERC Denies GST Relief To Solar Firm, Cites Lack of Proof Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has dismissed a petition by Clean Solar Power (Bhainsada) Pvt. Ltd., seeking additional compensation for higher GST rates and carrying costs related to its 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The order, dated April 28, 2025, follows a previous 2023 ruling that recognized a GST hike on solar components […] Read more
Axis Energy Gets APERC Nod For 400 MW Hybrid Projects In Andhra Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued an order regarding the approval of four amended power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Axis Renewable Energy Park entities for procuring a total of 400 MW from wind-solar hybrid projects. The agreements were executed under the […] Read more
Odisha Raj Bhavan Aims To Solarise Its Building Updated On Mon, May 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Odisha Raj Bhavan is now looking towards increased adoption of solar energy to shun the use of energy derived from solar energy. Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati in a press conferencd informed reporters about the plan of the institution to go for solar. He cited the installation of a 150-kilowatt solar power plant at […] Read more
