India’s Solar Park Additions Trail Targets Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Over the last few years, solar power parks in India have made little progress, with the total installed capacity remaining stagnant at around 12,396 MW, according to data shared by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik. The data also revealed that 31 solar power parks across 13 states are yet to be installed. Those numbers might […] Read more
After A Lull, Rotosol To Restart Solar Inverter Business Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Rotosol, a company primarily known for its solar pumps, is set to make a strong comeback in the solar inverter business. The company, with its manufacturing based in Anand, Gujarat, has announced its renewed focus on the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) rooftop solar segments, with plans to expand into the utility-scale market in […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Sunora Solar Ventures Into Solar Inverter Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Sunora Solar has ventured into solar inverter manufacturing to expand its business verticals. The company’s top management told Saur Energy that this move aligns with its strategy to diversify in response to the rising demand for solar installations. “We have launched our solar inverters in the range of 1 kW to […] Read more
Loom Solar Crosses Rs 150 Cr Milestone in Fy24, Profits Spike As Well Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar energy solutions provider Loom Solar has managed around three-fold growth in its operating revenue during the last fiscal year. Significantly, the Faridabad-based company also tripled its profits in FY24. Loom Solar’s revenue from operations soared by 2.9X to Rs 151.5 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024 from Rs 53 crore in FY23, […] Read more
Startup Focused On Stabilising Solar Heavy Grids Raises $15 Million Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Brisbane, Queensland based Australian technology group EcoJoule Energy, has raised $15 million to power its expansion into the UK, Europe and South East Asia. The battery storage company promises to address the challenges posed by thr addition of solar power through households to the grid with its power management products and software. Founded in 2014 […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
₹750 Cr Budget Allocation In J&K Budget To Solarize Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy In Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) first budget as an elected government in seven years, Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah outlined plans to enhance the state’s solar potential. “We are promoting rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The solarization of 22,494 government buildings, with a total capacity of 314 […] Read more
SECI Issues 2.7 MW Floating Solar Tender With BESS In Lakshadweep Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Soon after announcing plans to develop grid-connected Floating Solar PV (FSPV) projects at the beginning of 2025, SECI has now released a tender to build such projects in Lakshadweep. These projects will be located in two locations within the union territory —Agatti and Kavaratti—and include an optional Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). SECI has set […] Read more