US-Based Flexible Solar Firm Active Surfaces Secures $5.6M Funding Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based Active Surfaces, a flexible solar panel startup spun out from MIT, raised $5.6 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Safar Partners, a deep-tech venture capital fund. Additional participants—include QVT, Lendlease, Type One Ventures, Umami Capital, Sabanci Climate Ventures, New Climate Ventures, SeaX Ventures, and others—reflect a diverse support […] Read more
New Solar Projects In US Report Fewer Delays In 2023: EIA Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Energy Information Administration (EIA), the federal body tasked with tracking energy policy in the US, recently reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. EIA in its report said, “In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned […] Read more
EU Rooftop Solar Standard Can Provide Power To 56 Mn Homes Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recently entered into force with the publication of the rule in the official journal of the European Union (EU). Its implementation could provide solar power equivalent of 56 million European homes. A preliminary analysis conducted by SolarPower Europe suggests that the EPBD could drive the installation of 150 […] Read more
NTPC-REL Releases Tender For 260 MW Solar Project At Bikaner Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC released a tender, inviting online bids from eligible bidders for the development of a 260 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Bikaner, Rajasthan. NTPC REL invited bids for design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, unloading storage, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains- AC & DC Capacity of Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy As Solar PV penetration hits new highs each year, the numbers are just adding up. 2023 saw at least 29 countries installing more than 1 GW, up from 25 countries in 2022. Nineteen countries (not including the EU) now have more than 10 GW of total cumulative capacity and five have more than 40 GW. […] Read more
Introducing SolarFAQS, India’s Biggest Destination For Solar Q&As Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy At SaurEnergy, an increasing awareness of solar has also meant an increasing number of questions for the team to answer. From the mundane to the technical, the calls, emails and even whatsapp messages on numbers have been increasing by the day. Which is why we finally decided to find a solution we believe will serve […] Read more
TDB Backs Dhruva Space Solar Array Project For Space Exploration Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Technology Development Board (TDB) has sanctioned financial assistance for this space startup, demonstrating its confidence in the project’s potential to drive technological advancements in the space industry after it received financial support for the project “Space Grade Solar Array Fabrication and Test Facility” by Dhruva Space Private Limited, Hyderabad. The Technology Development Board (TDB) […] Read more
Top 5 States In Rooftop Solar In India Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy It is no secret now that even India has made strides in new solar capacity addition in the last few years, a considerable gap exists between rooftop solar (RTS) and utility-scale solar installations. The PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana might be the most ambitious scheme yet to reduce that gap, but its impact will probably […] Read more
US Announces $7 Billion Solar For All Program For Rooftop Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In an announcement on Earth Day (April 22nd) that will remind many of India’s very own almost $8 billion PM Suryaghar Yojana, the Biden Administration has announced a massive push for rooftop solar in the US. The program was kicked off with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcing that 60 selectees will receive $7 billion […] Read more
