Maxeon Solar raises the bar with warranty of 40 Years On IBC Panels Updated On Fri, Feb 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced the launch of “the solar industry’s longest and most comprehensive combined warranty” on its Maxeon Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) product line, which is sold in most countries outside the US and Canada under the SunPower Maxeon brand. Effective for systems installed on or after January 1, 2022, […] Read more
Kimberly-Clark India adds 1.7 MW Solar plant Updated On Fri, Feb 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Even as India has committed to a net zero target by 2070, expectations from corporates is naturally higher, as they are better resourced and agile. The $19.1 billion (FY 2020) Kimberly-Clark Corporation, through its Indian subsidiary, Kimberly-Clark India has a significant presence in the consumer market too, and now, seeks to lead the change when […] Read more
Why The Solar PLI Scheme Will Throw Up Big Opportunities, And Challenges For Industry Updated On Wed, Feb 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The allocation of a further Rs 19,500 crore for solar manufacturing under the Solar PLI (Performance Linked Incentive) scheme, which rewards manufacturers for both backward integration and exports, is indeed a big deal. Taken in its entirety with the existing Solar PLI scheme of Rs 4500 crore that is already under execution, the scheme will […] Read more
200 GW Milestone Beckons For Solar Additions in 2022, Cheaper With Extra Storage, Says BNEF Updated On Wed, Feb 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) has predicted that the year 2022 will see the 200 GW milestone in a year for solar crossed for the first time. In 2021, photovoltaic systems with a combined capacity of 183 GW were installed across the globe, a 40 GW jump over 2020. The 2021 figures also came in […] Read more
SBI Partners with Tata Power for Financing Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy With an aim to strengthen the existing financing arrangement for solar power projects, India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a dedicated centralized processing cell, ‘Surya Shakti Cell’, the company recently announced. SBI has entered into an agreement with Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd. for financing solar projects. Set-up in the Ballard Estate in Mumbai, the […] Read more
Servotech, Smart Power India to Create Solar Ecosystem in Rural India Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Aiming to promote awareness about and access to solar power in the rural communities of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, and Jharkhand, Servotech Power Systems Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Power India, a subsidiary of New York-based Rockefeller Foundation. The companies believe that educating people about the benefits of solar energy […] Read more
Power Minister Interaction With Stakeholders On Draft Policy For Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Jan 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an important discussion on January 25, the Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh interacted with Renewable Energy developers, industry and various government representatives to discuss the elements of the draft Policy on Energy Storage system. The policy aims at the creation of technology-agnostic large storage systems across the value […] Read more
Industry Welcomes Govt Move To Simplify Rooftop Solar Installation Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Last Friday’s (Jan 21) announcement by the Power ministry on rooftop solar guidelines and implementation have been welcomed by industry. While this is by no means unexpected, considering how the new guidelines seek to push more discretion in the hands of the buyer and pushes for faster response from operating and regulating agencies, it remains […] Read more
Kerala’s Malappuram Collectorate Faces Unique Solar Powered Protest Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Applicants for government jobs in Malappuram have devised a unique option to power their protests, installing solar panels and batteries to power their agitation for more jobs. In doing so, they have maintained Kerala’s reputation for the most innovative protests probably. The protestors are aspiring lower primary school teachers who are demanding a larger list […] Read more
