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
CtrlS Datacenters Unveils Captive Solar Farm — GreenVolt1 Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, a data center operator, unveiled its captive solar farm, GreenVolt 1, in India. Phase I, with a capacity of 62.5 MWp, went live in June 2024, while Phase II, with an additional capacity of 62.5 MWp, is under implementation. CtrlS has spent over a year in R&D optimizing the project and complying […] Read more
Ladakh: Solar-Hydrogen-Microgrid To Supply Power To Indian Army Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth NTPC and the Indian Army have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the sale of 200 kW renewable energy-RTC (Round The Clock) power from a solar-hydrogen-based microgrid. This project in Chushul (Ladakh) will supply energy for the next 25 years. The agreement was signed by DMR Panda, CGM (NTPC-Hydrogen), and Aditya […] Read more
China’s March Towards 3000 GW Renewables By 2030, 2025 Solar Price Trends Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In news from China, the National Energy Administration (NEA) of the country has confirmed that in 2024, China added 373 GW of renewable capacity. This is a 23 percent year on year rise. Those additions, which accounted for 86% of all power capacity added, also took the share of renewables in total capacity to 56 […] Read more
Maharashtra Partners With UK To Build Its First 1.2 GW Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Mumbai-based Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd. (HMPL) has forayed into green energy with the development of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Saur Urja Park (CSMSUP). This is one of the first solar parks in Maharashtra. Hazoor Multi Projects will develop this project in collaboration with a multinational company from the United Kingdom. This 1.2 GW capacity […] 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
South America Solar Growth in 2024: Achievements and Challenges Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America continued its steady solar growth over the last half-decade in particular, and overall renewable energy capacity additions in general, through the year 2024. Brazil remained the biggest market on the Latin American continent, with other nations like Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica showing diversity in renewable progress. On the other hand, Chile’s massive […] Read more
Global Solar Installations In 2025 To Stagnate At 493 GWdc: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The global solar market continued its growth trend in 2024 to reach 495 GWdc installed capacity, with a 14% increase compared to 2023. A latest Wood Mackenzie report estimates a rise in power demand across regions due to the proliferation of data centers and growing electrification trends. However, the research report also cautions against several […] Read more
News In Brief Jan 24: ACME Solar, LONGi, Sungrow, Qcells Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan: ACME Solar Operational RE Capacity Touches 2.54 GW ACME Solar Holdings through its subsidiaries ACME Deoghar Solar Power and ACME Phalodi Solar Energy, has commissioned the remaining capacity of 47 MW and 39.95 MW, respectively. The company commissioned these projects in Rajasthan. The company said in a regulatory filing, “These two plants are now […] Read more
