1st Q25: China Installs 36 GW Rooftop Solar As New Rules Spur Rush Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy China installed a record 60 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the first quarter of 2025 – the highest ever recorded in a first quarter in the country’s history, according to Rystad Energy research and analysis. Rooftop PV accounted for 60%, or 36 GW, of that total, marking the largest quarterly capacity addition […] Read more
Aerem, OMC Eyes ₹200Cr Rooftop Solar Financing For UP MSMEs Updated On Thu, May 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Aerem Solutions and OMC Power have announced a partnership to provide ₹200 crore in financing for rooftop solar projects aimed at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uttar Pradesh. Under the agreement, Aerem, through its non-banking financial company (NBFC), will extend credit facilities to OMC Power’s customers. The initiative is intended to boost solar […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: SJVN Invites Bids for 10.6 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN has issued three tenders seeking solar rooftop power developers to set up a total of 10.6 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects (without battery storage) across several Indian states under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Bids are open until May 27, 2025. A 2.95 MW tender covers rooftop solar installations in […] Read more
SECI Floats 6.25 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Across 10 Institutes Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 6.25 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (RTSPV) projects on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis under the RESCO model across 10 educational institutions. The last date for bids submission is May 20, 2025. The tender stated, “The projects will be implemented across multiple states, including […] Read more
UP Plans 500 MW Of New Rooftop Solar Projects Under RESCO, Issues Tender Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for 500 MW of solar projects to be implemented under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. The state nodal agency plans to install grid-connected rooftop solar systems on government and semi-government buildings across various regions of the state. The projects […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Poised To Hit 25-30 GW By FY27: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar energy capacity is projected to surge, rising from 17 GW to an estimated 25–30 GW between FY25 and FY27, according to CareEdge Research. With a total renewable capacity of 220 GW as of FY25 and a national target of 300 GW solar capacity by 2030. Rooftop solar, particularly in the Commercial & […] Read more
12 States Switch to Net Billing for Rooftop Solar: CEEW Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has revealed that 12 Indian states have adopted net billing for rooftop solar connections. The report also stated that 13 states and union territories have adopted group net metering. The report, titled How Are Indian States Enabling Rooftop Solar Adoption, analysed state-wise policies […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Picks Pace, Capacity Touches 17 GW Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s rooftop solar capacity is now touched 17 GW, hinting at an expeditation in the sector. This comes almost one year after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. While India’s cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at around 11 […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
