Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Access To Public Finance Key To Clean Energy Adoption In India: IEA Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently reported an increased usage of modern renewable energy between 2010 and 2021. The United Kingdom and Indonesia have reportedly made the greatest progress in the use of modern renewables (up 9 and 7 percentage points, respectively, in total final energy consumption). The two countries were closely followed by China, […] Read more
Electric Tractor Market Untapped In India: Kaustubh Dhonde, CEO-AutoNxt Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy How do you see the current ecosystem of electric tractors in India? Kaustubh Dhonde: The ecosystem of electric tractors in India is in its nascent stage but shows immense potential for growth. As one of the pioneers in this field, AutoNxt Automation is leading the charge with innovative solutions like our autonomous electric tractor, “Hulk.” […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Sector And Opportunities for Startups and Entrepreneurs Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s solar energy sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation, creating abundant opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. With the government’s ambitious targets and supportive policies, this sector is becoming a hotspot for innovation and investment. Growing Solar Capacity India aims to achieve 300 GW of solar capacity by 2030, a significant leap from its current capacity […] Read more
India Overtakes China As Largest Three-Wheelers EV Market: IEA Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy International Energy Agency (IEA) in its ‘Global EV Outlook’ report found a rise in the global share of the three-wheeler (3W) market by 13% in 2023 to reach 4.5 million sales. The report found three-wheeler electric vehicles composed a 21% share compared to 18% in 2022. IEA report estimated that almost 1 million electric three-wheelers […] Read more
Everything You Wanted To Know About India’s Biggest Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Fri, Apr 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Made For, Of and By India One of the biggest aspects of the PM Surya Ghar Scheme is the focus on mass markets, by limiting subsidies to systems upto 3kW in size. It is also meant to be a catalyst for India’s domestic manufacturing base for solar equipment, which has struggled to counter Chinese imports […] Read more
IGEF, NSEFI Study Shares Best Practices On Agrivoltaics Adoption In India Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report on ‘Best Practices on Agrivoltaics‘, particularly focusing on India, was shared by Solar Power Europe in collaboration with the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). It emphasizes the successful adoption of Agrivoltaics in states like Mizoram, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, showcasing […] Read more
Husk Power Plans To Commission More Mini-Grids In India: William Brent (CMO) Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy How did the journey of Husk Power Systems start? Husk Power’s journey started around 2008 with its co-founder, Manoj Sinha, and other like-minded people from Bihar. At that time, rural electrification was a major issue in India and states like Bihar. Husk came into the picture to ensure that the unserved communities in those areas […] Read more
