SIDS to Strive for New Goal of 10 GW Renewable Energy Installed Capacity by 2030 Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released its report entitled, ‘SIDS Lighthouses Initiative: Progress and way forward’. The report places an emphasis on the urgency to deal with the impact of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). At the 27th meeting of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), held […] Read more
IISc Develops Novel Solar Powered Thermal Desalination System Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed a solar energy based new thermal desalination system. The IISc researchers say it is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable. These features make the solar thermal desalination system convenient for installation in remote areas that have no or limited electricity supplies providing clean drinking water to the inhabitants. The […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
New Solar Plant in Chandigarh To Meet Complete Power Demand of UT Secretariat Building Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The city of Chandigarh is set to welcome a solar energy plant with capacity worth 800 kW in Artificial Lake Parking. The project cost is pegged at over Rs 4.66 Cr. It will also entail operation and maintenance for a span of ten years. The said plant will generate 96000 Kwh units every year, promising […] Read more
Signify Brings Solar Lighting in Majuli to Benefit 32,000 Inhabitants Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lighting solutions provider Signify Innovations India Limited has said that it has provided 43 villages in Assam’s Majuli Island with solar street lighting to provide safety to the inhabitants at night. Signify is executing its ‘Har Gaon Roshan CSR program,’ that focuses on sustainable rural development and Majuli too is covered under it. Signify has […] Read more
Pharma Firm Sami-Sabinsa Procures Solar Power for Karnataka Operations from O2 Power Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pharma player Sami-Sabinsa Group has signed a long-term mutual agreement with clean energy major O2 Renewable Energy for the purchase of 150 million units (MU) of renewable power over a 25-year period. Sami-Sabinsa is a research-oriented firm that uses sustainable nutraceutical/ cosmeceutical ingredients. O2 Renewable Energy is a subsidiary of Singapore-based renewable energy developer O2 […] Read more
J&K Offers Mega Subsidies On Solar Panels, Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, in his latest announcement, said that the power consumers wishing to install rooftop solar in the state would get a 65 percent subsidy from the government. In comparison, those opting for solar-powered pumps would get up to 80 percent subsidy. With the latest move, the deployment of […] Read more
MCD Plans Rooftop Solar at Public Spaces in Delhi Including EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation to set up solar power panels on all buildings of MCD that are suitable for the purpose. The local body has already added more than 11 MW of […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
