Researchers Develop Biodegradable Solar Cell for Agricultural Use Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a biodegradable solar cell that is thin, lightweight, and flexible enough to be attached directly to plant stems or large leaves, aiming to support sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring. Roughly the size of a credit card, the ultra-thin solar cell decomposes naturally after use, including its rechargeable power […] Read more
Karnataka Leads Wind Energy Surge with Record Capacity in FY25 Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka has cemented its position as India’s top wind energy performer by adding a record 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity in the financial year 2024-25. The achievement was formally recognised during the Global Wind Day 2025 celebrations held in Bengaluru on Sunday under the theme “Pawan-Urja: Powering the Future of India.” Energy Minister KJ […] Read more
SWELECT’s Diversified Solar Biz Boosted Growth: Mirunalini Chellappan Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy SWELECT Energy has a 40-year history. How did the company begin its journey in the power sector? Yes. We are a 40-year-old company in the Indian energy landscape. We started in 1984, focusing on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. UPS is a power conversion business. In UPS technology, it is about converting AC power to […] Read more
Scatec Secures $479 Million for Egypt’s Large-Scale Solar+Battery Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy company Scatec ASA has announced the financial close for its landmark Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project in Nagaa Hammadi, Qena governorate, Egypt. The development marks a major milestone for the country’s clean energy transition, being the first utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project of its kind in […] Read more
SNEC Shanghai Signals New Terms Of Engagement Between India, China Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The mood at SNEC Shanghai was distinctly different this year. While calling it downbeat would be an exaggeration, the year-on-year expansion and energy one has come to expect was clearly missing from the 2025 edition. Foreign visitor numbers were certainly down. However, it was interesting to see the smaller Indian contingent arrive with a noticeably […] Read more
Saft to Deliver 1GWh BESS for Gurin Energy Fukushima Project Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been selected by Singapore-based Gurin Energy to supply a 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a large-scale standalone energy storage project in Fukushima Prefecture. This will be Japan’s largest publicly disclosed BESS project to date. The storage project is being developed in Soma City, with construction set to […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 2 GW Solar PV Projects with Integrated ESS Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released a new Request for Selection (RfS) on inviting bids from developers to set up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects integrated with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh of Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Project Scope The scope of the project includes the installation of solar PV technology […] Read more
What an Adani-CATL Battery Alliance Could Mean for India Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s battery energy storage market is on the cusp of explosive growth, and any high-profile meet-up at such a point suggests big moves may be afoot. Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group and one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure tycoons, has recently toured CATL headquarters, the global manufacturing plant, and reportedly held some […] Read more
MSEDCL Charting ₹20,000 Cr Battery Plan for 16GW Solar Mission Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major stride toward round-the-clock clean energy availability, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is preparing to deploy battery-based storage systems worth INR 20,000 crore to support its 16,000 MW solar power rollout under the ongoing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. As the state rushes to meet its 2026 deadline for […] Read more
