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
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
Maharashtra Plans Solarizing 32 Police Stations, Issues Tender Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender for the installation of grid-connected solar PV power plants at police stations at Gadchiroli and Bhandara. The proposal comprises setting up 1,095 KW grid-connected solar power system at 32 police stations in Gadchiroli and 7 at Bhandara. This scope of work encompasses an integrated process […] Read more
Goldi Solar Appoints Dhruv Dholakia As Director Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Goldi Solar today announced the appointment of Dhruv Dholakia as its new Director. Dhruv will succeed Bharat Bhut as Director, bringing fresh perspectives and strategic vision to Goldi Solar. With a background in business administration and entrepreneurial skills, Dhruv will be instrumental in advancing the company’s marketing strategies, sustainability initiatives, and […] Read more
DAS Solar, Smartsun Complete 82 MW Solar Project in Greece Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy DAS Solar, a company having expertise in N-type PV technology, and Smartsun, a top Greek company specializing in the design and construction of solar energy projects, have successfully completed solar parks in northern Greece with a total capacity of 82 MW. The projects utilize 136,000 rectangular N-type TOPCon modules from DAS Solar, designed for maximum […] Read more
Maharashtra To Solarise 272 Govt Schools, Issues Tender Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has now planned to solarise 272 Zila Parisad schools in the state. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender in this regard. Under the plan, the state nodal agency has planned smaller grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 2kW each at these schools. The tender said that with a total […] Read more
Jakson Green Signs MoU With REC For Solar IPP Projects Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer Jakson Green today announced taking another step towards accelerating India’s clean energy transition with the signing of a ₹1,420 Crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with REC Limited for our solar IPP projects. “This investment will significantly boost renewable energy capacity, directly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions. Beyond […] Read more
Resentment Among TN MSMEs Against Additional Rooftop Solar Charges Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar consumers across Tamil Nadu are now miffed with the additional charges levied by the state unlike many other Indian states which are promoting rooftop solar. The state agencies are now levying network or wheeling charges from the prosumers in the state. In a recent development, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes To Hike Rooftop Solar Tariffs Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Energy Regulatory Commission (UERC) has proposed increasing the generic tariffs for rooftop solar and small-scale solar plants for the financial year 2024-25. The state power regulator has also issued a draft paper and invited stakeholders to submit their views and objections by September 30. In its proposal, UERC cited lower solar module prices […] Read more
