Solar’s Slow Rise In Sun Drenched Pakistan Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Extensive load shedding and high and rising electricity costs are a few of the reasons for consumers to seek a switch to solar power in Pakistan. With industry pointing out that the nation pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in South Asia, it is indeed a wonder why solar has not established a stronger […] Read more
IRA Has Turbo Charged American Solar Manufacturing-SEIA Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), an Industry Association Body of US has released a Solar Market Outlook Report. It is interesting to see how the SEIA, till recently an advocate of solar developers and cheap imports from China, has changed tack to celebrate the impending manufacturing boom in the US. The report, more a […] Read more
Solar Aided In Electrification of 4.1 L Households Under ‘Saubhagya’: Govt Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh, in his recent reply before the Lok Sabha, said that around 1.64 percent (4.1 lakh) of the rural and urban household-level electrification works undertaken under the Saubhagya scheme was done with the help of solar energy. “As reported by the States/UTs, a total of 2.86 crore […] Read more
Solar Energy to Light Up Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh is set to welcome its first solar expressway. The 296-kilometer-long Bundelkhand Expressway will be the first solar expressway that will see the installation of solar panels on both sides of its stretch. The project announced comes as part of the state government’s Solar Energy Policy 2022. The policy strives for 22,000 MW of […] Read more
SECI Projects Account For 18% of India’s Solar Capacity: Govt Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that 18.3 percent of India’s total solar energy capacity was contributed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The information was given by the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh in his written reply before the Lok Sabha. The minister said that in […] Read more
Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has sought bids from prospective developers for solar hot water systems. The tender said that the bidders would also have to take care of the maintenance of the systems for the first five years post-commissioning. The tender document sought bids for […] Read more
C&I Segment: Group Captive Mode to Drive Installations in FY24-FY25-CareEdge Ratings Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from CARE Ratings predicts sunny times for solar power through Group captive mode in India’s C&I segment. Commercial & Industrial (C&I) consumers in India have the option to purchase power either through a third-party power plant or through a captive/group captive power plant besides procuring power from the designated utility in their region. […] Read more
ISA & ACI Tie-up for Deployment of Solar Across Airports Globally Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation with an intent to increase the deployment of solar across airports globally. The aim is to make airports greener to help reduce airport emissions, improve air quality, and make them more sustainable. ISA and ACI will work together to […] Read more
TPREL Signs PPAs with MSEDCL for 200 MW & 150 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a firm that delves into the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed two significant Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) for commissioning two solar power projects, 200 MW and 150 MW, respectively. Located in Maharashtra, these projects of […] Read more