Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
ITC Commissions Second Offsite Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy ITC Limited has recently commissioned its second offsite solar plant in Karnataka with a capacity of 9.45 MW in the Davangere district. The facility is ITC’s 4th offsite solar plant in the country, with similar units earlier built in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. ITC Limited has set itself the target to meet 100% […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
TOYO Announces Plans For 2 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy NASDAQ-listed solar company TOYO Co. Ltd has announced its plan to establish a solar cell manufacturing facility with an expected annual capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW). The company has signed a lease agreement for the new facility that is strategically located in Hawassa, Ethiopia, taking advantage of the country’s favorable investment policies, tariff status, and […] Read more
Gensol Bags 23 MW Rooftop Solar Contract In UAE Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering Limited has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious contract by UAE’s leading sustainable development and clean energy development company for the design, construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the engineering facilities of a leading aviation company in Dubai. With a total installed capacity of 23,178 kWp (23 […] Read more
MNRE To Fund Innovative Technologies Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy To further support the development of innovative projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued latest guidelines laying down new norms under the ‘Innovative Projects’ component of the scheme. The objectives of the Innovative Projects for Rooftop Solar are: a. To identify and fund new […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Premier Energies Signs 173.35 MWp MSA with BrightNight India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies International Private Ltd., a subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited, has signed a Module Supply Agreement (MSA) with BN Hybrid Power-1 Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BrightNight India. According to the filing at the BSE by Premier Energies, it will supply 173.35 MWp of solar modules featuring the latest Topcon technology […] Read more
IFC Partners, Axis Bank Partner To Provide $500 Mn Loan In India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), is making its first blue investment in India in partnership with Axis Bank. IFC entered this partnership with the private sector banks in India to provide a $500 million loan. This initiative also supports the company’s plan to develop a blue finance market and scale up financing of green projects […] Read more
