India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
New Solar Plant in Chandigarh To Meet Complete Power Demand of UT Secretariat Building Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The city of Chandigarh is set to welcome a solar energy plant with capacity worth 800 kW in Artificial Lake Parking. The project cost is pegged at over Rs 4.66 Cr. It will also entail operation and maintenance for a span of ten years. The said plant will generate 96000 Kwh units every year, promising […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
Wood Mackenzie: China’s Solar Exports Boom 64% In 2022 Despite Global Trade Tensions Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from Wood Mackenzie has revealed that solar exports of China grew 64% to $52 billion in 2022 despite global trade tensions. Wood Mackenzie research director Alex Whitworth held that trade tensions have taken a back seat to high power prices driven by the energy crisis, and this is causing consumers and developers […] Read more
15 Solar Boats To Sail On Alappuzha Backwaters In Kerala Updated On Sun, May 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Just as solar-powered boats made their way into the Chilika Lake in Odisha on the eastern Indian coast, some western states now want to jump onto the bandwagon too. The latest development has come from Kerala, known for its numerous backwaters. The Kerala Water Transport Department has planned to introduce electric boats in its backwaters. […] Read more
Navitas Solar Eyes Expansion Through Partnership with Redington Solar Updated On Sat, May 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navitas Solar, a module manufacturing firm with a capacity of 500 MW p.a., has partnered with Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON), a technology solutions provider, for the distribution of solar products across India. The partnership between the two firms will help accelerate the adoption of solar power by businesses and retail segments across the country. Navitas […] Read more
J&K Offers Mega Subsidies On Solar Panels, Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, in his latest announcement, said that the power consumers wishing to install rooftop solar in the state would get a 65 percent subsidy from the government. In comparison, those opting for solar-powered pumps would get up to 80 percent subsidy. With the latest move, the deployment of […] Read more
MCD Plans Rooftop Solar at Public Spaces in Delhi Including EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation to set up solar power panels on all buildings of MCD that are suitable for the purpose. The local body has already added more than 11 MW of […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
