Bright Future for Dark Pits: Turning Abandoned Coal Mines into Solar Powerhouses Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Closed coal mines around the world may hold the key to a solar energy revolution, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The report, titled “Bright Side of the Mine”, highlights how nearly 300 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity could be developed on surface coal mines sealed shut since at least […] Read more
Juniper Green Commissions Solar Project 1.5 Yrs Before SCOD Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy has announced the early commissioning of the 59 MWp/42 MW solar component of its 75 MW hybrid power project in Karanja (Ghadge), Wardha district, Maharashtra. The plant was brought online on June 6—17 months ahead of the scheduled commercial operation date. The project, known as Juniper Green Power Five, has a power […] Read more
US Senate Bill Seeks to End Solar and Wind Tax Credits by 2028 Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major policy shift, a US Senate panel has proposed a full phase-out of federal tax credits for solar and wind energy by 2028, while extending similar incentives for nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal projects through 2036. While widely anticipated, the move still underscores the blind kowtowing to President Trump in the Republican party, a […] Read more
Volks Energie Bags Solar Plus Li-ion BESS Project From BPCL Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian public sector oil and gas company, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has awarded Volks Energie a contract for commissioning Solar Photovoltaic and Li-Ion Battery and Charger System for its Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline (IDPL) Project. The Irugur–Devangonthi Pipeline (IDPL), the petroleum product infrastructure initiative by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), spans from Irugur (near Coimbatore, Tamil […] Read more
LightSeeds, Cybrid Announce Global Partnership Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Swiss cleantech firm LightSeeds and China-based materials innovator Cybrid have announced a global co-innovation partnership at the SNEC 2025 solar industry exhibition in Shanghai. The collaboration aims to accelerate the industrial rollout of ultra-light, low-carbon solar modules designed to expand solar deployment across challenging infrastructure environments. The strategic partnership combines LightSeeds’ patented Swiss-developed solar module […] Read more
Researchers Develop Biodegradable Solar Cell for Agricultural Use Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a biodegradable solar cell that is thin, lightweight, and flexible enough to be attached directly to plant stems or large leaves, aiming to support sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring. Roughly the size of a credit card, the ultra-thin solar cell decomposes naturally after use, including its rechargeable power […] Read more
MSEDCL Charting ₹20,000 Cr Battery Plan for 16GW Solar Mission Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major stride toward round-the-clock clean energy availability, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is preparing to deploy battery-based storage systems worth INR 20,000 crore to support its 16,000 MW solar power rollout under the ongoing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. As the state rushes to meet its 2026 deadline for […] Read more
Maharashtra: Crompton Bags Rs 101cr Solar Pump Order Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, a solar pump provider has secured its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment. The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over ₹ 101 crore (exclusive of GST). The company would undertake the designing, manufacturing, supplying, and transportation, along […] Read more
LONGi Unveils 700W Solar Module Powered by HIBC Technology Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar technology giant LONGi has made an official release of its Photovoltaic innovation Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact (HIBC) technology at the 18th International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC) in Shanghai. This next-generation technology has enabled the mass production of solar modules with a record-breaking output of over 700W – one of the highest ever achieved for a […] Read more
