Dutch Ignore Warnings, Impose ‘Super Profits’ Ceiling On Solar Power Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s ‘windfall profits’ levy on oil refining firms has found an echo in Netherlands. Except that the Dutch have proposed a price ceiling on renewable energy producers to curb excess profits. The government of the Netherlands announced a €130/MWh (US$136) profit ceiling for solar and wind generation as part of the EU’s established ‘intramarginal levy’ […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
JV by Philadelphia Solar, Translucent Energy to Set Up 1.2-GW US Solar Module Facility Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development that would see the further expansion of solar power in the USA, Philadelphia Solar and Translucent Energy have joined forces in a strategic partnership to bring Tier-1-produced solar PV modules to the American market. Philadelphia Solar held that the JV – Trading Philadelphia Solar – will offer a full-range of utility […] Read more
Solar Roofs: Countering Ecological Concerns of Installing Solar Farms in India? Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy When one speaks of solar rooftops, generally an image of solar panels on private residences or small commercial buildings comes to mind. However, solar roofs are increasingly becoming a crucial source of generating renewable rooftop solar power worldwide. In addition to its solar rooftop installations on individual residences, India also needs to realise the potential […] Read more
PV Inverter Brand GoodWe’s India Solar Story Continues With New Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy A top name in the world of PV inverters and energy storage solutions manufacturing globally, China-based GoodWe continues to make an impact in India. Each new local project in India installed by the firm goes to add to its portfolio and reputation as a dependable partner.. Take the 4 MW Lemzon Granito utility project in […] Read more
Global Operations of Solar Leader JinkoSolar Powered 50% By Renewables Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar product manufacturers are toiling to decarbonise their own very operations worldwide to show a true ‘clean energy’ face and ensure green growth of the world economy. Global solar conglomerate JinkoSolar Holding Co. is the latest to join the bandwagon following the announcement that renewable energy is providing more than 51 per cent of the […] Read more
Greater Efficiency, Lower Cost- Could Transparent Solar Cells Be The Next Big Thing? Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy For several decades, Switzerland has been home to some pioneering scientific innovations in renewable energy. In what could be termed a breakthrough in the solar world, scientists from the country have developed dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) that promise the benefits of record-setting efficiency levels along with the holy grail of low cost and flexibility. How […] Read more
Bhadrachalam Ramalayam Temple to Employ Solar Panels to Save on Power Bills Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The religious institutions and pilgrim sites are increasingly adopting renewable sources of energy not just to put an end to the existing pollution burden but also to limit their expenditure on electricity bills. In the latest addition, the temple authorities of Bhadrachalam Ramalayam temple located in Bhadrachalam of Telangana has roped in Hyderabad-based Sun Technologies […] Read more
