EXCLUSIVE: Why Solar Manufacturers Are Heading To Odisha? Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing sector is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transition. From a token few GWs of domestic module capacity and less than a GW of cell-making capacity a decade back, the sector is remaking itself. There are over 100 domestic solar module manufacturing companies with a capacity of over 120 GW today, and more to come. […] Read more
Solar Pumps: Running On Sunshine But Running Out Of Water Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Hanan Zaffar, Jyoti Thakur On his six-acre farm in Jhansi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sanjeev Kumar, a 42-year-old farmer beams with quiet pride as he points to the glinting blue solar panels powering his irrigation pump. Installed two years ago at the cost of ₹3.5 lakhs (₹350,000), the 7-kilowatt system draws groundwater […] Read more
Sinovoltaics Charts Future of Solar Manufacturing in Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hong Kong-headquartered Sinovoltaics has released its first edition of the Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map 2025 report. The market insights series features maps for the region – showcasing existing and future solar module manufacturers alongside their critical suppliers in solar cells, wafers, ingots, and polysilicon. Key Insights The Southeast Asian edition highlights growing disruption […] Read more
Why Some Rooftop Solar Systems Are Blowing Away Updated On Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a recent viral video, a rooftop solar panel was seen blowing away and crashing onto a public road in a residential colony in India — posing a serious risk to both people and animals. The incident comes at a time when the country is witnessing rapid growth in residential rooftop solar installations under the […] Read more
Meta, Invenergy Expand Partnership with 791 MW Clean Energy Deal Updated On Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Meta has signed four new contracts with renewable energy developer Invenergy to procure an additional 791 MW of solar and wind capacity, ramping up its clean energy sourcing amid rising electricity needs from AI-powered data centres. The agreements, finalised in 2024, follow Meta’s earlier 760 MW procurement from Invenergy, taking the total contracted renewable energy […] Read more
Sungrow Unveils ECO-Balcony Solar System for Compact Urban Spaces Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global solar giant Sungrow has launched its new ECO-Balcony Solution in Europe, targeting urban households with limited space as demand for compact renewable energy systems continues to grow across the continent. Designed for balconies, gardens, and patios, the ECO-Balcony system is available in 450 W and 800 W capacities. The plug-and-play setup allows for DIY […] 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
Wind, Solar Grow 16%, But Fossil Fuel Use Persists: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global CO₂-equivalent emissions from energy rose 1% in 2024, marking a fourth consecutive annual record, the Energy Institute (EI) said. The increase came in a year when average temperatures consistently breached the 1.5°C global warming threshold. The 74th edition of EI’s Statistical Review of World Energy, developed with Kearney and KPMG, offers a comprehensive overview […] Read more
ACEN, UPC Renewables Start Solar, Wind Projects in India Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Philippines-based ACEN, in partnership with UPC Renewables, has begun construction of two large-scale renewable energy projects in India—a 420 MW solar farm in Rajasthan and a 120 MW wind farm in Karnataka—as part of its continued expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets. The projects, scheduled for completion by early 2027, are […] Read more
