Alpex Set To Add 1.6 GW Solar Cells Manufacturing Plant At Uttar Pradesh Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Greater Noida-based solar module manufacturer Alpex Solar has received shareholder approval for its expansion plans to add 1.6 GW of capacity through a new solar cell plant. The company has announced an investment of Rs. 642 crores to establish this 1.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility. This move into solar cell production complements Alpex Solar’s […] Read more
Details of Solar Tariff Moves at US, Turkey And South Africa Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy October has started on a protectionist note for the solar sector, with news of solar tariffs being imposed on imports by three key markets, with the most significant of course being the US market. Helping these moves is of course the slump in Chinese solar manufacturing prices. themselves a result of overcapacity. That has made […] Read more
550 MW Solar, 770 MW Hydro Projects Mark Reliance Group (Anil) Foray Into Bhutan Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Anil Ambani led Reliance Group has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), the commercial and investment arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, to undertake various initiatives aimed at bolstering the investment in the renewable and green energy landscape of Bhutan. Bhutan, incidentally is one of the […] Read more
Vikram Solar Joins IPO Line, Files DRHP Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based Vikram Solar Limited, a leading, and one of the earliest solar photo-voltaic module manufacturers at scale in India, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). With over 15 years of industry experience as of 31 March 2024, Gyanesh Chaudhary led Vikram Solar […] Read more
SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
First Solar Opens New Module Manufacturing Unit In US Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module maker First Solar opened its $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama. The new manufacturing plant adds 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar production capacity and is expected to create over 800 high-tech jobs in the region. First Solar has been a key beneficiary of the move to reduce dependence on […] Read more
RUMSL Issues Tender For 600MW Solar Project With BESS Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has now issued a tender seeking developers to develop a 600 MW of solar project with battery energy storage (BESS). RUMSL, formed in 2015 is a Joint Venture between Madhya Pradesh UrjaVikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN), and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). As per the tender details, RUMSL […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Add 40MW By Solarising Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has now planned to add 40 MW of new solar capacities by solarising its government buildings. In its one of the recent tenders, GEDA sought bidders who can form a Joint Venture with the government to install rooftop solar on government buildings. As per the mandate, the state nodal […] Read more
JA Solar, OSW Sign 1 GW Solar Module Distribution Agreement Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy JA Solar and One Stop Warehouse (OSW), an Australia-based solar distributor, signed a 1 GW solar PV module distribution agreement for the global market from 2025 to 2027. The signing ceremony for this project took place in Sydney. The agreement aims to deepen mutual collaboration in the distributed solar market across Europe, the United States, […] Read more