GERC Provides Only Interim Relief On Replacement of Modules For Old Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order in January, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), when faced with a petition seeking permission to replace solar modules on a project ‘damaged’ by floods, chose to provide interim relief only, reserving the tight to take a final view on the issue. The matter at hand is a very interesting case, […] Read more
Exploring the 5 Main Types of Solar Energy: PV, STE, CSP, Passive Solar, BIPV Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar energy is a renewable energy source that has gained immense popularity in recent years as a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. With advancements in technology, solar energy has become more efficient, affordable, and accessible to people all over the world. In this article, we will explore the four main types of […] Read more
Solar-Powered Milk Chillers with Storage Come to the Rescue of Camel Herders in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In Rajasthan, where camel husbandry has been a common practice for years, the income of the herders is drastically impacted owing to the lack of infrastructure at camel mile collection centers. Adding to the woes was the absence of electricity supply because of lack of grid. Milk spoilage was also a commonly occurring phenomenon. This […] Read more
Five Secrets About Solar & Wind Power You Should Know Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy As Solar and wind are becoming increasingly popular sources of renewable energy, detractors love to point to limitations like intermittency, efficiency as drawbacks. However, even as these drawbacks are being covered with the drop in storage costs and ever higher efficiencies for both these options, many people may not be aware of the reason solar […] Read more
Boost to SMEs, Easy Imports, Cheaper Financing: Solar Expectations from Budget ’23 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2022 made major announcements. Primary among them was the earmarking of Rs 19,500 crore for production linked incentives towards the manufacturing of high efficiency solar photo voltaic modules. While this has been a source of hope for the industry, a major mood dampener has been the imposition of duties on solar cells and modules. […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Solar Tech Startup Loom Solar Raises $2 Mn Funding from SIMA Funds, USA Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Emerging start-up in solar tech Loom Solar has raised $2 Million funding from US-based Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) under the Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) supported by the World Bank, DFC, BII, FMO, IFC and others. The start-up that looks into the manufacturing of bi-facial solar panels and lithium battery, is headquartered in […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
Your Phone, or Clothing- These Paperthin Solar Cells Be Added To Any Surface Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy-producing thin-film materials with photovoltaic cells that can be added to clothing- sounds like a far-fetched thought, but MIT scientists are on their way to turning the thought into a reality. A team of researchers have made thin layers of photovoltaic cells that come with a series of advantages. The said thin-film materials are much […] Read more
