Bikaner: BluPine Set To Start 150 MW Of Solar Project With BESS Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company BluPine Energy is now set to build a 150 MW solar project with an energy storage project at Bikaner in Rajasthan. The company, after winning the bid from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), is now moving closer to its commissioning. The firm through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Solarcraft Power India […] Read more
Oxford PV Licenses Perovskite Patent to TrinaSolar Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant boost to the future for Perovskite based PV technologies, Oxford PV, leading the commercialisation of perovskite-silicon tandem solar technology, and global solar major Trinasolar, have signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement for the manufacture and/or sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) products in China with an additional right to sublicense. With the Chinese […] Read more
2024: Global Solar Capacity Tops 2.2 TW, With Over 600 GW New Additions Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity rose to more than 2.2 terawatts (TW) by the end of 2024, up from 1.6 TW in 2023, with over 600 GW of new systems commissioned, the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) said in its latest report. “Module prices continued to drop through 2024 in […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Poised To Hit 25-30 GW By FY27: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar energy capacity is projected to surge, rising from 17 GW to an estimated 25–30 GW between FY25 and FY27, according to CareEdge Research. With a total renewable capacity of 220 GW as of FY25 and a national target of 300 GW solar capacity by 2030. Rooftop solar, particularly in the Commercial & […] Read more
CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] Read more
12 States Switch to Net Billing for Rooftop Solar: CEEW Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has revealed that 12 Indian states have adopted net billing for rooftop solar connections. The report also stated that 13 states and union territories have adopted group net metering. The report, titled How Are Indian States Enabling Rooftop Solar Adoption, analysed state-wise policies […] Read more
FY25: GameChange Solar Hits 13 GW Mark in India Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar said it secured total order bookings of 7 GW in FY25, including nearly 2 GW of solar tracker orders signed in the fourth quarter, marking a strong close to the financial year in India. With the latest orders, the company’s total project capacity in India, including commissioned and under-construction projects, has exceeded 13 […] Read more
Solar Spark: 3,422 Schools In Northeast Go Solar Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s Northeastern region has installed solar power plant systems in 3,422 schools across the northeastern region, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik told Parliament. Among the northeastern states, Assam accounted for the highest number of installations, with solar panels deployed in 2,319 schools, the minister said. It was followed […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more