MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Solar Journey of Africa: 2024 in Review and the Road Ahead Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa is the continent with the world’s largest solar energy potential and investment is the only thing that’s keeping Africa from powering its development using this potential. The solar growth in Africa remained modest in 2024 in the face of structural challenges such as limited financing, regulatory barriers and infrastructure constraints which still impede the […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
NHAI To Solarise 104 Sites At Andhra Highways, Issues Tender Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently issued a tender and invited bids from experienced firms/organizations to provide solar highway lighting. The solar lighting will cover 104 locations across different stretches. NHAI has set February 4, 2025 as the deadline for the bid submission. The NHAI tender states, “The project will cover a stretch […] Read more
Imec, EnergyVille Perovskite Solar Modules Retain 78% Stability After 1 Yr Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Belgium-based Imec, a partner in EnergyVille, collaborated with the University of Cyprus, to demonstrate long-term outdoor stability of perovskite solar modules. Mini-modules of 4 cm2, developed at imec/EnergyVille, were evaluated over two years in real-world conditions in Cyprus, with a power efficiency retention of 78 percent after one year, which current perovskite solar modules only […] Read more
Rising Solar Stars: Top 5 Sub 10 GW Solar Markets For 2025 Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar energy has become a cornerstone of the global transition to sustainable power, driving economic growth and innovation while offering significant environmental benefits. Historically, countries like China, India, the US, Germany, and Brazil have led the charge in solar development. However, in recent years, a wave of new entrants has reshaped the industry, with several […] Read more
EU Solar Hits 65.5 GW, Risks Missing 2030 Target by 100 GW Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) solar market reached a new all-time high of 65.5 GW, but the annual growth has drastically decelerated. The market surged in the utility-scale solar market segment in 2024 at the expense of residential rooftop solar losses, found a Solar Power Europe report. The EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028 warns […] Read more
SANY Unveils Africa’s Largest Solar-Storage-Diesel Microgrid Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy SANY Silicon Energy has now announced a new international “Solar + Storage + Diesel” microgrid power generation sector by launching the Zambia Ruida Mining Microgrid Power Project. This initiative is recognized as Africa’s largest single-unit hybrid microgrid designed for mining operations, highlighting SANY’s commitment to promoting green energy transformation and sustainable development throughout the region. […] Read more
Indosolar, Visaka Enter ALMM, Module Capacity Touches 64.5 GW Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar modules. The latest list issued in January shed new highlights for the Indian solar market for the enlisted solar manufacturers of India. The updated list highlights that India’s total enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity […] Read more
