ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Is India Ready For Online Rooftop Solar Deals? Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy As Amazon (and Flipkart with its own Big Billion days sale), one of the top two e-commerce sellers in India prepare for yet another Prime day sale this July, readers might be surprised with some of the solar deals on offer. On Amazon, you can currently get solar modules from reputed brands like Waaree, Adani, […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Sets Unified Cybersecurity Standards For PV Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Digitalization in the energy sector offers significant opportunities for Europe. It can enhance power plant efficiency and provide flexibility in managing decentralized energy resources. According to SolarPower Europe’s recent report, digital flexibility solutions could potentially save 32 billion EUR by 2030 and 160 billion EUR by 2040. The report aims to establish a unified cybersecurity […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Gujarat, Maha Added Highest Capacities In 7 Months Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Months after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, several states have seen increased installation of rooftop solar systems (RTS). However, the three Indian states seem to have taken the lead in the country with the highest installation share in the country. These include-Gujarat, Maharashtra and Kerala. Government data compared by Saur Energy revealed […] Read more
Spanish Rules For Floating Solar Plants Set A New Benchmark Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Last week, the Spanish cabinet passed a regulation regarding the installation of floating solar PV (FPV) on reservoirs in the country. In a royal decree to notify the regulations, Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) moved ahead with regulations considered a mix of common sense and scientifically conservative to allow […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
NTPC-REL Seek Bids To Develop 795 MW Solar Projects At Khavda Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited bids to develop 795 MW (2×275 MW + 1×245 MW) of solar projects at the famous Khavda renewable energy power park at the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. NTPC REL invited these bids to design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, unloading storage, installation, testing, and […] Read more
News In Brief July 11: Solar At Chamunda Devi, Enfinity, ‘Copperstring’ Project Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy KLK Ventures Illuminates Chamunda Mata Mandir With Solar-Powered Safety And Sustainability KLK Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a renewable energy solutions provider has completed a solar lighting installation project at Chamunda Mata Mandir in Himachal Pradesh. This project was undertaken in collaboration with HIMURJA, the state agency responsible for promoting renewable energy in Himachal Pradesh. US IPP […] Read more
