COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more
Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
Midsummer Partners With SopraSolar For Solar Roof Product For Low-Load Bearing Roof Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Swedish thin film solar panels manufacturer Midsummer has entered into a collaboration with France-based SopraSolar, a subsidiary of Soprema, manufacturers of roofing materials. Soprema’s subsidiary will integrate Midsummer’s thin film solar pane membranes, which opens up a very large market for the new product. According to the media statement, with Midsummer panels, Soprasolar will be […] Read more
N-TOPCon Modules Manufacturer Saatvik Solar Gets BIS Certification Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Module manufacturer Saatvik Solar announced that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted approval for India’s 16 BB Bifacial N-TOPCon Module. This additional certification covers Saatvik’s PV modules to high-efficiency solar solutions, catering to the growing demand for advanced photovoltaic technology and performance standards for the power output warranty period, said the company […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturers Make Their Case At Ahmedabad’s SmarterE India Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy At the SmarterE India, (formerly Intersolar event) event in Ahmedabad, it was a day for India’s solar manufacturers to make their case at a time when far too many policy influencers seem confused about the future. The conference for the event, in a session titled ‘ A Status Update On Domestic Manufacturing” on day 2(Feb […] Read more
COVER STORY: Increased Govt Thrust Set To Give Rooftop Solar Financing A Fillip Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana on January 22, its impact was felt in different parts of the country. Several states, ministries, energy regulators and companies seem to be in a race to enable faster adoption of rooftop solar. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy already announced increasing subsidies for residential rooftop […] Read more
India Exports Solar Modules To 120 Countries, US Biggest Destination Updated On Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy With a boost in domestic solar module manufacturing capacities, India’s exports to other countries are expanding. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh recently shared the data on exports and imports of solar cells and solar modules from India. The data was shared before the Parliament as a written response from the minister […] Read more
