UK Allocates £4.3 Mn Funding to Advance Space-Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The UK government has allocated £4.3 million in funding to universities and tech companies to drive the development of space-based solar power. While the concept of commercial power stations in space may seem futuristic, the space industry has long been at the forefront of solar power advancements. As part of the government’s space-based solar power […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
JinkoSolar Subsidiary to Build 56 GW Factory in China Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co, a Chinese solar module manufacturer, has announced that its majority-owned principal operating subsidiary, Jinko Solar (Jiangxi Jinko), has entered into an investment framework agreement with the Management Committee of Transformation Comprehensive Reform Demonstration Zone of Shanxi Province. JinkoSolar said that the under the terms of agreement, it will establish an integrated project […] Read more
Enel To Build Billion Dollar Solar PV Factory In Oklahoma Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy major Enel North America, through its affiliate 3Sun USA, has selected Inola in Oklahoma, USA, as the location to set up its industrial-scale manufacturing facility for American-made photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. Enel said the new factory is expected to have an annual production capacity of 3 GW. It represents an initial investment […] Read more
Navitas Solar Eyes Expansion Through Partnership with Redington Solar Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navitas Solar, a module manufacturing firm with a capacity of 500 MW p.a., has partnered with Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON), a technology solutions provider, for the distribution of solar products across India. The partnership between the two firms will help accelerate the adoption of solar power by businesses and retail segments across the country. Navitas […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
UP Floats Tender To Outsource Operations & Maintenance Of Solar Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has now issued a tender to outsource the operations and maintenance of its solar mini-grids. The government plans to give the contract to the interested parties on a revenue-sharing basis. The tender also said that with this, the state agency intends to revive and restore the old […] Read more
Adani Green & Airtouch in Deal For Supply of Cleaning Robots for Solar Panels Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israeli robotic cleaning firm Airtouch has signed an agreement worth 2.5 million USD for the supply of cleaning robots for solar panels to India’s renewable energy firm, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). This is the first agreement between the firms, which carries the potential to expand the collaboration. Tal Laufer, CEO of Airtouch Solar Group, […] Read more
