As March 31 Deadline Looms, ALMM Set To Rule Again Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Any hope developers might have had of the kind of exemptions the MNRE provided (before withdrawing them within a week) seem to be evaporating as the fiscal year deadline approaches. Readers will recall that the Approved List of Module Manufacturers(ALMM) requirement has been used as an effective non-tariff barrier by the government to support domestic […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
Latest ALMM Update: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Up By 3.5GW Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now published its revised list of ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules). The latest list shows 83 local solar module manufacturing entities/plants in the country. The revised list portrays additional new capacities of 3,501 MW. The increase in the capacities is […] Read more
“CSH In India Is Best Suited For Heating Applications”, Jaideep Malviya Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jaideep Malviya is a familiar site for all solar industry professionals and those who track the sector in India. A veteran of the solar movement who shifted his focus towards niche but critical segments like Solar Thermal heating and solar recycling, Malviya has been a passionate advocate for India to adopt these more aggressively. Here, […] Read more
JSW Energy, Serentica, ReNew & Hero Solar Among Firms Winning 1.5 GW SECI Bid Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Four firms won the bid that was issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) regarding 1.5 GW firm and dispatchable renewable energy from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) -connected projects. As per SECI, JSW Neo Energy, Serentica Renewables India, ReNew Solar Power and Hero Solar Energy were the winners in the auction by SECI. The […] Read more
The Return of Reverse Auctions For Wind Energy- Bad News Or Normalcy ? Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following reports that the government has instructed leading PSU energy developers to return to the reverse auction mechanism for wind energy tenders, SaurEnergy tried to check the veracity of the claim. Without coming on record, it appears that a communication has been sent to that effect, to NTPC, SJVN, NHPC and of course SECI, which […] Read more
L&T Commissions First Indigenously Build Hydrogen Electrolyser At Hazira Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Larsen & Toubro (L&T) an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, commissioned its first indigenously manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant. The plant is located at AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. This accomplishment signifies L&T Electrolysers Limited’s foray into domestic electrolyser manufacturing, underscoring the company’s steadfast dedication to propelling sustainable energy […] Read more
Global Solar Outlook 2024- BNEF Expects 655GWdc Addition In Best Case Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid early expectations of a possible stall in China’s solar additions in 2024, comes the latest Global PV Market Outlook from BNEF. The report has projected up to 655GWdc of solar PV capacity additions this year in its optimistic scenario, with its conservative forecast projecting 520GWdc. For the record, it tracked 444GWdc of solar capacity […] Read more
Gensol Engineering Wins Two EPC Projects Worth Rs 337.70 Crore Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol group’s engineering arm, Gensol Engineering recently announced the award of two significant EPC contracts from Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Gensol’s first project is of 250 MWac/350 MWdc ISTS solar power project in Rajasthan, and the 50MWac/72.5MWdc solar power project in Maharashtra. This marks another step in our journey to becoming a dominant player in the […] Read more