Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra To Build Punjab’s Largest Solar Captive Project Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra Group, has partnered with Mahindra Susten, the Group’s clean-tech arm, to develop Punjab’s largest solar group captive project—a 26-megawatt (MW) solar installation in Bathinda district. The project, developed by Mahindra Susten, will supply renewable energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities in Mohali and Dera Bassi. It is expected […] Read more
20 GW Open Access Solar Opportunity From Heavy Industries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy There is a 20 GW solar market opportunity in the top 5 producing states under the green energy open access mode of power procurement for steel, cement, and aluminum according to an Ember report. The latest report by Ember on “RE-powering India’s heavy industries: 20 GW today, 24/7 tomorrow” found that steel presents the largest […] Read more
5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
As Fy25 Ends, A Mixed Message For Solar From Regulators, Courts Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The final week of March, also the end of the financial year 2024-25, saw a troika of rulings in favour of solar, and solar customers by extension, across key states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra Regulator Backs Solar With Vote For Status Quo In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) […] Read more
Pentagreen, BII Invest $80M With ib vogt To Build Solar, BESS in SE Asia Updated On Wed, Mar 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Pentagreen Capital (Pentagreen) and British International Investment (BII) have announced joint financing of US$80 million to accelerate the rollout of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Southeast Asia. These companies are developing their latest project in collaboration with ib vogt Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ib vogt), an international renewable energy development platform. Pentagreen is the sustainable […] Read more
FY25: India Set To Create New Record In Solar Installations Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian renewable energy market is on track to set a new record in 2024-25 (FY25). According to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India has already achieved an unprecedented level of solar installations in the first 11 months of this fiscal year. As per CEA’s latest report, India’s solar energy capacity […] Read more
Danish Transparent Solar Cells Achieve 12.3% Efficiency Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from the EU-funded CitySolar project have developed a new technology that can turn ordinary windows into power-generating units without losing their transparency. It offers an efficiency of 12.3% and a transparency of 30%, the team claims to have set a world record for transparent solar cell modules. These solar cells work like the leaves […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Zelestra In FDRE Deal With SJVN Through 500 MW Of Wind, Solar & BESS Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Spanish decarbonisation firm Zelestra has signed a long-term contract with SJVN to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) in India, enabling the construction of a portfolio of 500 MW of wind, solar and battery storage projects. The innovative hybrid multi-technology project will deliver 24/7 clean energy generation, with wind, solar and battery storage technology […] Read more
