NTPC Green Commissions Shajapur Solar Project In MP Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable arm of the NTPC Group, has successfully commissioned its Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh. The newly-listed company announced the milestone in a recent stock exchange filing, marking another step in its mission to expand India’s renewable energy capacity. On November 29, NTPC Green began commercial operations for […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
News Briefs Nov 28- Indonesia’s 75 GW RE target, KKR Acquires Encavis, SolarZero Drops to Zero Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indonesia Plans 75 GW of RE By 2040 One of the few bright spots from the G20 meet meet in Brazil was the announcement by Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto, of a 75GW renewable energy capacity target for the country. Solar is expected to be a key part of this 75 GW target, which will also […] Read more
5 PPA Models Shaping Renewable Energy Procurement in US & Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As renewable energy becomes a larger part of power grids across the globe, challenges like negative prices and reduced value for standalone profiles, particularly solar, are emerging, particularly in developed power markets. Market participants generally agree that the risk of negative prices will likely get worse before it improves. Innovative Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA […] Read more
NTPC, Chhattisgarh Genco To Build 2 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) to develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar projects. To initiate the creation of this project, Chief Engineer (CP & BD) of CSPGCL, G. K. Gupta, and General Manager (Engineering) of NGEL, D. Joshi, […] Read more
Top 5: Largest Solar Projects in the Middle East Region Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Middle East region is making strides in renewable energy growth as global development increasingly moves away from conventional sources of energy. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen, have become the new engines powering growth and development. Some of the major oil-producing countries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are now […] Read more
Telangana Issues Tender For 1 GW Of Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO) has now issued a tender for rooftop solar projects. Through this tender, the state has planned to add 1 GW of new rooftop solar capacity. The move comes as the state plays catch up on renewable capacity, considering the limited options to add large, utility scale […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
