2024: Global Solar Capacity Tops 2.2 TW, With Over 600 GW New Additions Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity rose to more than 2.2 terawatts (TW) by the end of 2024, up from 1.6 TW in 2023, with over 600 GW of new systems commissioned, the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) said in its latest report. “Module prices continued to drop through 2024 in […] 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
CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] 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
FY25: GameChange Solar Hits 13 GW Mark in India Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar said it secured total order bookings of 7 GW in FY25, including nearly 2 GW of solar tracker orders signed in the fourth quarter, marking a strong close to the financial year in India. With the latest orders, the company’s total project capacity in India, including commissioned and under-construction projects, has exceeded 13 […] Read more
Solar Spark: 3,422 Schools In Northeast Go Solar Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s Northeastern region has installed solar power plant systems in 3,422 schools across the northeastern region, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik told Parliament. Among the northeastern states, Assam accounted for the highest number of installations, with solar panels deployed in 2,319 schools, the minister said. It was followed […] 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
Olan Agri, Husk Power Partner To Advance Solar Energy Adoption Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Olam Agri and Husk Power have announced a commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project in Nigeria’s rice-producing region. This initiative will accelerate the transition of agriculture to sustainable energy infrastructure, significantly reducing reliance on expensive and polluting diesel generation. Under the partnership, Husk will deploy a 1.3 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system, integrated with an […] Read more
Can Solar Fences Stop Human-Elephant Conflict In India? Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam VALPARAI, India — Frequent interactions between humans and wildlife define life in Valparai, a town in India’s Tamil Nadu state, where the surrounding dense forests of the Western Ghats are fragmented by sprawling tea estates. These forests are home to elephants, Indian bison, bears and leopards, which frequently traverse the area. The relationship […] Read more
