MNRE Issues Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in an important order that was long awaited by the industry, has issued an official Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters. With this, India joins a select group of countries that mandate a standard for Solar Water Heaters. Called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components […] Read more
Kosol’s Sunray Brand has been a Success Story in Solar Water Heaters in India Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy AT REI 2022 in Greater Noida’s Expo Centre, India’s renewable energy majors were present in strength this year. SaurEnergy caught up with (Kalpesh Kalthia, CEO of Kosol Energies) to know more about their plans and expectations. Read more
Min of Railways Floats Tender for 500 LPD Solar Water Heater Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Railways has invited bids from interested developers for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 500 LPD (litres per day) solar water heater system along with all the necessary civil foundation & plumbing work. The deadline for bid submission is November 29, 2021, 11:00 am. The Railway ministry is responsible for the country’s […] Read more
RE Benefits: Leveraging Local Capacity for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy This report from IRENA aims to expand policy makers’ understanding of the steps needed to develop a local market for solar water heaters, and the existing capabilities that can be leveraged to do so. This report highlights opportunities to create local value by setting up a domestic industry around solar water heater. Heating and cooling […] Read more
Tender Issued for Procuring Solar Lighting System and Solar Water Heater Updated On Tue, Dec 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The notice inviting tender also specifies that the bidder should produce forest contract registration certificate for the year 2018-19 registered in Yellapur. Karnataka Forest department has issued a tender for the procurement of Solar lighting system & Solar water heater. Not mentioning many details, the tender notice says that the bidder must have provided at […] Read more
Global Solar Water Heater Market to Grow At a CAGR of Close to 7% during 2021: Technavio Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The global solar water heater market is highly competitive and diversified due to the presence of a large number of regional and international vendors across the globe. Also, new vendors that are emerging in the market find it very difficult to compete against the established vendors in terms of quality, functionalities, and services said Technavio […] Read more
Demand for Solar Water Heaters rise in Kochi Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy To beat the power crisis and save electricity, demand for the use of solar water heaters has increased in Kochi In a bid to beat power crisis and to save electricity, demand for solar water heaters has increased in the district. The Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology (Anert), an organization for renewable energy […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Rules To Streamline BIS Approval for Solar Inverters Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the series approval of solar photovoltaic (SPV) inverters—including off-grid, grid-tied, and hybrid types—under the proposed “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025.” MNRE has sought comments on the draft at kamlesh.yadav@nise.res.in, with a copy to rajkumarb.mnre@gov.in, within 15 days from the […] Read more
CSIR-NAL Transfers Solar Absorber Coating Tech To Helix Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has transferred solar absorber coating technology, NALSUN-NG™, to Helix Solar, an emerging clean-tech start-up based in Mysuru, Karnataka. Through the formal agreement signed between the parties on June 23, 2025, CSIR-NAL would transfer NALSUN-NG solar absorber coating technology to Helix Solar, which would be used in flat plate solar water heaters. […] Read more
