Self Certification For Solar Inverters Gets Another Extension From MNRE Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the self-certification deadline for solar PV inverters above 100 kW. The government’s latest notification extended the rule up to December 31st, 2025. The Central Government issued a “Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017” for six products. It included […] Read more
News In Brief: TotalEnergies 75MW Deal, ENGIE’s Saudi Plans, KPI Green In 300 MW Solar Deal Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics In 75 MW Green Energy Deal French energy major TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh of power supply.TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics, an integrated device manufacturer, […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Jaipur To Add Another GW Sized Solar Plant, From RMC Switchgears Now Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan-based renewable energy company, RMC Switchgears, recently conducted a Bhoomi Poojan ceremony for its new solar module manufacturing plant in Chaksu, Jaipur. This will be an addition to its existing unit in the region. RMC Switchgear shared, “The company conducted the ‘Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony’ for its new solar module manufacturing plant, with a proposed […] Read more
Budget 2025: Green Firms Seek Support For Wafer, Ingot Production Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Union government is gearing up to announce the Union Budget, India’s renewable energy sector is expecting more hand-holding support from the government. The industry is now also keen to have more stability in policies and attention to some of the lesser support areas of the industry. In the last interim and extended budget […] Read more
Global Solar Installations In 2025 To Stagnate At 493 GWdc: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The global solar market continued its growth trend in 2024 to reach 495 GWdc installed capacity, with a 14% increase compared to 2023. A latest Wood Mackenzie report estimates a rise in power demand across regions due to the proliferation of data centers and growing electrification trends. However, the research report also cautions against several […] Read more
ALMM: Vikram Solar, Rayzon, Swelect & Others Add New Capacities Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released its updated Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), pegging India’s cumulative enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity at 67.40 GW. New Entrants and Capacity Additions The latest ALMM highlights the addition of new capacities from eight domestic solar module manufacturers, including three new entrants. Notably, […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Firm Karamtara To Issue Rs 1750cr IPO Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing company Karamtara Engineering is all set to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth ₹1,350 crore. The firm plans to enter the Indian stock exchange to expand its business, particularly in the country’s renewable energy sector. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹1,350 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) worth […] Read more
