As Fy25 Ends, A Mixed Message For Solar From Regulators, Courts Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The final week of March, also the end of the financial year 2024-25, saw a troika of rulings in favour of solar, and solar customers by extension, across key states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra Regulator Backs Solar With Vote For Status Quo In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) […] Read more
Future Solar Plans 4 GW Module Capacity, Eyes Cell Production Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Future Solar, which started its journey in the market barely a year back, is now planning to diversify its business and augment its capacity. In an interaction with Saur Energy, the management of the firm highlighted the expansion plans of the firm. The Gujarat-based company now has plans to boost its […] Read more
India’s Solar Park Additions Trail Targets Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Over the last few years, solar power parks in India have made little progress, with the total installed capacity remaining stagnant at around 12,396 MW, according to data shared by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik. The data also revealed that 31 solar power parks across 13 states are yet to be installed. Those numbers might […] Read more
After A Lull, Rotosol To Restart Solar Inverter Business Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Rotosol, a company primarily known for its solar pumps, is set to make a strong comeback in the solar inverter business. The company, with its manufacturing based in Anand, Gujarat, has announced its renewed focus on the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) rooftop solar segments, with plans to expand into the utility-scale market in […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
₹750 Cr Budget Allocation In J&K Budget To Solarize Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy In Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) first budget as an elected government in seven years, Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah outlined plans to enhance the state’s solar potential. “We are promoting rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The solarization of 22,494 government buildings, with a total capacity of 314 […] Read more
SECI Issues 2.7 MW Floating Solar Tender With BESS In Lakshadweep Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Soon after announcing plans to develop grid-connected Floating Solar PV (FSPV) projects at the beginning of 2025, SECI has now released a tender to build such projects in Lakshadweep. These projects will be located in two locations within the union territory —Agatti and Kavaratti—and include an optional Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). SECI has set […] Read more
India’s Solar Cell Supplies To Trail Demand Till FY27, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has recently witnessed a surge in solar capacity additions, which is estimated to double to 30 GW in FY25, according to an SBI Caps report. This increase in capacity additions is expected to continue improving in FY26 and FY27, further accelerating module demand. The rooftop solar sector is also anticipated to see significant growth, […] Read more
