Solar PLI Tranche 2 Allocations Released, 48 GW Of Domestic Manufacturing Capacity By 2025-26 Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The government of India has allocated 39600 MW of domestic Solar PV module manufacturing capacity under PLI (Tranche-II), or the Solar PLI scheme to incentivise domestic manufacturing. The PLI or Performance Linked Incentive scheme offers financial incentives to manufacturers for meeting specific milestones in sales, linked indirectly to capacity creation. The PLI (Tranche-II) is expected […] Read more
ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Solar Projects in 10 African Member Nations Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and UNDP announced the launch of ISA’s first programme, Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA Member Countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is slated to be implemented over the next two […] Read more
Can Solid-state Batteries Replace Lithium-ion Batteries in EV? Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the fundamental power source for electric vehicles (EVs), and their demand skyrocketed with the surge in the EV market. However, since the very beginning, some challenges raised doubts about the suitability of the technology in the long term. Solid-state batteries with their solid electrolyte, are expected to provide greater safety […] Read more
ISA Hosts Lecture on Deployment of Renewable Technologies in Developing World Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently hosted a special lecture in New Delhi, which also saw the presence of officials from The Rockefeller Foundation. The theme of the lecture was ‘Tackling the Climate Crisis by Dramatically Expanding Access to Renewable Technologies Across the Developing World’. The Rockefeller Foundation, a philanthropy body built on collaborative partnerships […] Read more
Battery Smart FY22 Revenues at Rs 7.95 Crore, Stations Cross 500 Mark Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Backed by some strong investor backing, three year old EV battery swapping solution provider Battery Smart finally hit its straps in the last financial year. Battery Smart’s revenue from operations jumped to Rs 7.95 crore during the fiscal year ending March 2022 from Rs 18 lakh in FY21, as per the consolidated annual financial statement […] Read more
“Penetration In MSME Low, Market Untapped for Solar Rooftop Plant Developers,” Vikas Agarwal, Credit Fair Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy With a transition in power consumption patterns worldwide due to climate change and the limitation of fossil fuels, the importance of green sources such as solar energy has increased significantly in the past few years. However, the initial installation cost often is a significant limitation for the widespread adoption of solar technology in residential and […] Read more
With An Aim Of 40% Domestic Sourcing By 2030, European Commission Announces Net Zero Industry Act Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Following the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, India’s own PLI schemes and the Basic Customs Duty on Solar Imports, the European Commission is set to erect some protectionist fences at its borders too. Under the European Commission’s (EC) proposed Net Zero Industry Act, which seeks to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy sector in […] Read more
Ørsted Acquires 160 MW Irish Solar Project ‘Garrenleen’ Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced the acquisition of 160-MW capacity Irish solar project Garrenleen from RE conglomerate Terra Solar. It’s the second solar project of Ørsted in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 households annually. This is also expected to be one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s […] Read more
Vestas Secures 373 MW Supply Order for South Africa Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a massive 373 MW supply order from independent power producer Red Rocket for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind parks. Vestas has said that the wind energy projects will be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 […] Read more
