China Solar Firms Hope For a Quick Resolution Of US Tariff Tussle Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy As global markets swoon over the US tariff action, and China’s surprising retaliatory response with a 34 percent tariff on US imports to that country, China’s solar titans hope that better sense will prevail in due course, sooner rather than later. With stock prices for both Jinko (NYSE listed) and Longi (Shanghai SSE listed) down […] Read more
UPNEDA Seeks Vendors To Identify Govt Building For Solarization Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for the empanelment of vendors to identify government buildings for solarisation. The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025. The state nodal agency said the empanelment will cover state government buildings with a sanctioned load of 25 kW or more. The […] Read more
Can Honda Do An Activa With Its Activa e:? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Honda Activa is not just a scooter. It stands as a symbol of no-nonsense mobility, deeply embedded in our memories and popular culture, and has even been immortalised in a hit song embraced by Gen Alpha. Launched in 2001, the petrol Activa revolutionised personal mobility in India, becoming a staple for millions, especially women, with […] Read more
Why Is Public EV Charging So Expensive? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Owning an electric vehicle in India is as much a going green decision as saving money while using it. Since EVs have higher upfront costs when compared with a similar vehicle that has an internal combustion engine, the justification for saving money after using it is only if you will use it for as much […] Read more
We focus on efficiency rather than number of people: Emmvee Photovoltaic Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy It was in June last year, when results from PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), an autonomous testing facility catering to the downstream solar industry and affiliated with the Kiwa Group, released its newest PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The 10th edition of the widely awaited annual scorecard of solar module quality featured 53 manufacturers as Top Performers in […] Read more
5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […] Read more
ONGPL Completes 100% Acquisition Of Ayana Renewable Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL), a 50:50 Joint Venture Company of NTPC Green Energy Limited and ONGC Green Limited, has completed the acquisition of 100% equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited on 27th March 2025, a media statement from the venture said today. Ayana, a renewable energy platform, has a capacity of […] Read more
60% Of Municipal Bonds Miss Being Labelled Green: CEEW-GFC Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Municipal green bonds could mobilize up to Rs. 20,000 crore (USD 2.5 billion) by 2030, unlocking critical funding for civic and climate-resilient urban growth in India, according to a new independent report released by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC). The report, Unlocking Green Finance for India’s Urban Local Bodies Through Municipal Green Bonds, finds […] Read more
