Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
CERC To Acme Solar-Complete 300 MW Solar Project After Paying Penalty Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ruling on a case involving Acme Solar and Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed Acme Solar an extension on its delayed project in Rajasthan, with the provision of more damages in case it does not deliver a phased commissioning under the new deadlines. Petition Overview: ACME Solar […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
Gujarat, Maharashtra Top Beneficiaries Of PM-Surya Scheme Till Oct 24 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government this year approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity. According to the latest parliamentary data, Gujarat saw the maximum growth in rooftop solar registrations, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This growth contributes to the […] Read more
5 PPA Models Shaping Renewable Energy Procurement in US & Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As renewable energy becomes a larger part of power grids across the globe, challenges like negative prices and reduced value for standalone profiles, particularly solar, are emerging, particularly in developed power markets. Market participants generally agree that the risk of negative prices will likely get worse before it improves. Innovative Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Top 5: Largest Solar Projects in the Middle East Region Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Middle East region is making strides in renewable energy growth as global development increasingly moves away from conventional sources of energy. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen, have become the new engines powering growth and development. Some of the major oil-producing countries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are now […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
