5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […] 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 Sees Second Largest Rise In Energy Demand Globally: IEA Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that India has become the second-largest contributor to the rise in global energy demand. The report states that India’s energy demand increase surpassed the combined growth of all advanced economies. This comes as global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, exceeding the average growth […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW Solar project Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Assam Power Distribution Company has invited sealed bids for the development and execution of EPC activities for the commissioning of a 1,000 MWp / 750 MWAC solar PV plant in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on a turnkey basis. It will also include a 400 kV / 33 kV pooling substation. The last […] Read more
India’s Wind Energy Capacity Touches 48.5 GW Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s cumulative wind energy capacity has reached 48.5 GW, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The CEA’s most recent monthly report highlighted the addition of new wind energy capacities, indicating steady growth in the sector. As per the report, the country added 223 MW of new wind energy capacity in […] Read more
Trump’s Energy Policies Reshape US Priorities, Challenge India Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy In line with US President Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing policies implemented by the outgoing Biden administration, he announced a series of provisions that prioritize contracts related to materials, equipment, and services, aiming to maximize domestic energy supplies under specific circumstances. The US Congress has introduced several provisions concerning domestic energy. Notably, Section 101(c) authorizes […] Read more
Danish Transparent Solar Cells Achieve 12.3% Efficiency Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from the EU-funded CitySolar project have developed a new technology that can turn ordinary windows into power-generating units without losing their transparency. It offers an efficiency of 12.3% and a transparency of 30%, the team claims to have set a world record for transparent solar cell modules. These solar cells work like the leaves […] Read more
First Solar India’s Disconnect: Big Factory, Small Home Footprint Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc., a US solar manufacturer, ventured into India manufacturing business with the intention of serving the domestic India market as it inaugurated a fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 3.3 GW. The firm also had the distinction of making it to India’s ALMM list as the […] Read more
