A Solar PLI Scheme Disregarding MSME Sector Could Lead To Cartel Like Situation In Solar Too Updated On Wed, Feb 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The announcement of the PLI scheme expansion from Rs 4500 crore till now by a further Rs 19,500 crores was the most notable one for the solar sector in the Budget for 2022. While widely welcomed, the move does raise an existential question for the hundreds of SME and MSME firms involved in the module […] Read more
White House Mulls Extension of Trump-era Solar Tariffs, with Tweaks Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The White House is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports, but with a handful of tweaks to make it easier for domestic installers to access supplies, according to two sources familiar with the administration’s thinking. The plan represents an attempt by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to find common ground between two important […] Read more
Power Min Simplifies Rooftop Solar Scheme to Enhance Consumer Access Updated On Fri, Jan 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister R K Singh has reviewed the progress of the ‘Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Programme’ and given directions for its simplification to enhance consumers’ accessibility to it, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a recent press release. Following the review done on January 19, 2022, the Minister has directed that henceforth, it […] Read more
BESCOM Floats Supply and O&M Tender for 50MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has invited bids for the empanelment of firms for the installation and maintenance of grid-connected rooftop solar plants of various capacities, totalling 50 MWp, in its jurisdiction for five years under CAPEX (Consumer Investment) model. The full scope of the project includes design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning, as well […] Read more
Coming Up Soon, The Problem OF Managing Solar Waste Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy As large-scale installation of PV solar modules increases in India, the volume of modules that reach the end of their life is also expected to grow manifold. By the end of 2040, the country will represent 30% of the world’s installed solar capacity, a recent IEA report has found. India, which currently doesn’t categorise PV […] Read more
These 5 Solar Projects In China Demonstrate It’s Leadership Like Little Else Updated On Mon, Jan 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy It is no secret that China has virtually built and led the global solar push in the past decade. Firms from the country today supply or control over 70% of global supplies in solar power. While these manufacturers continue to expand and are on track to churn out record profits this year, we take a […] Read more
Maha Discom Seeks Bids for 500MW Solar Plants Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Dec 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has released a Request for Selection (RfS), inviting bids for the procurement of cumulative 500MW (AC) solar power from decentralised solar projects under Component-C of PM KUSUM scheme to be developed in the state through RESCO mode. The pre-bid conference will be held online on January 6, […] Read more
Electronics and Power Major Microtek Takes Aim At Solar Segment Now Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Microtek, one of the earliest manufacturers of monitors, followed by inverters and more in India, has set its sights on a major growth drive, and solar will be a key part of that. At a channel event in New Delhi, where the firm also set up a functional 18 KW system to showcase its prowess […] Read more
NREL Researchers Offer Guidance for Solar Systems To Last Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have laid out a cost-effective five-point plan to improve the reliability of solar panels in light of extreme weather, rapid innovation, and extremely competitive prices. In a commentary piece published in the journal Nature, Dirk Jordan, Teresa Barnes, Nancy Haegel, and Ingrid Repins urge the solar industry […] Read more
