Oxford PV Achieves 25% Solar Cell Efficiency; Claims World Record Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a British firm pioneering advanced photovoltaic cell technology, has claimed to have achieved a remarkable 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the typical 24% efficiency of commercially available silicon-based solar cells. Oxford PV says that this is now a new world record in solar panel efficiency. Solar modules employing these higher efficiency cells yield greater […] Read more
Global Fashion Retailer H&M Signs PPA To Build 3 Solar Parks In Sweden Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global fashion retailer and fast fashion brand H&M Group has signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with European solar developer and independent power producer Alight regarding the construction of three new solar parks in Sweden. The ground-mounted solar parks will be located in Blekinge, Södermanland, and Halland, with a capacity of 13 MW, 6 MW […] Read more
CapitaLand Trust Commissions 21 MW Solar Plant In Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) has set up its first captive solar power plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The 21-megawatt (MW) solar plant will generate over 30 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually and meet the power supply needs of 2 million sq ft equivalent of office space. The power generated from the solar plant will […] Read more
₹650 cr Morbe Dam Solar Project Tender To Be Issued Soon by NMMC Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will be issuing tender for a 100 MW solar PV project at the Morbe Dam that lies in Raigad, Maharashtra. The solar power project was initially conceived in 2012 but didn’t fructify due to several reasons. It is now finally progressing after a 12-year delay. NMMC also has plans […] Read more
PV Module Manufacturer Alpex Solar Seeks Rs. 75 Crore Through IPO At NSE Emerge Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar boom continues to make itself felt more publicly, with yet another firm, Alpex Solar, planning an IPO in February this year. Alpex solar has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge, for an IPO it hopes to complete during the month. The issue size comprises a fresh issue of 64,80,000 […] Read more
European Energy Signs PPA With Australian firm Rio Tinto For 1.3 GWp Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed between the renewable energy company European Energy and Australia-based mining company Rio Tinto. The agreement aims to supply all the energy from the upcoming solar farm Upper Calliope Solar Farm to Rio Tinto. The agreement between European Energy and Rio Tinto is touted as the biggest solar […] Read more
Neoen Starts Building 24.7 MWp Three Solar Farms in Italy Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Neoen, a renewable energy production company, launched the construction of its first three assets in Italy in December 2023. These three solar farms, with a combined capacity of 24.7 MWp, are located in Lombardy (8 MWp and 7.6 MWp), and Marche (9.1 MWp). The contract for their construction has been awarded to solar EPC system […] Read more
Solar Power Europe Revises Battery Regulation For PV Manufacturers Updated On Wed, Jan 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy ‘Solar Power Europe‘, a European industry body for solar, released a report, ‘Solar Power Europe End-Of Life Guidelines”. The report shared an outlook to modernize the EU legislative framework for batteries and accumulators. This ‘Battery Regulation’ is estimated to repeal ‘Battery Directive’, which was proposed for discussion and published for consultation in December 2020. It […] Read more
SJVN Looks To Invest Rs 1300 Cr On Floating Solar In Goa Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Government owned SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has submitted a proposal to the state government of Goa under which it seeks to invest more than Rs 1,300 crore for the establishment of four floating solar projects in the western coastal state. The proposal holds that the total power generation capacity of the four floating solar […] Read more