Quercus and Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires Antin Solar Investments and its Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Quercus Assets Selection and Swiss Life Asset Managers have announced the successful completion of deal to acquire Antin Solar Investments (ASI) and its 77.1 MW Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio in 50:50 joint ventures. ASI now operates as Azienda Solare Italiana Spa. Last year on December 18, the joint venture called Quercus Swiss Life Italian Solar […] Read more
TNERC announces new solar power tariff Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has passed comprehensive tariff order on Solar Power which comes into force from 1st April this year. The tariff works out to Rs.5.10 per unit for Solar PV projects and Rs.11.12 per unit for Solar Thermal projects without AD benefit. The AD benefit component of the tariff is […] Read more
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
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
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
Business Area Manager Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you’ll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together. The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment […] Read more
Hindustan Power, Tata & Adani Commit Investments In Assam’s Power Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Marking a major step in Assam’s renewable energy sector, companies like Adani Group, Tata Power, and Oriana Power have announced investments in the state for the coming year. For instance, Ratul Puri’s Hindustan Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to invest ₹620 crore in battery energy storage projects. The […] Read more
Budget: Rajasthan Promises 150 Units Of Free Power For Solar Users Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan government has now promised to provide solar prosumers with free electricity. Today, the state government presented its budget for the next financial year in the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari in her budget speech announced the extension of the free power for solar consumers. “By leveraging the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, the […] Read more
Global Renewables Cost Expected To Fall By 2-11%: BloombergNEF Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report by BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that the global cost of clean power technologies such as wind, solar, and battery technologies is expected to fall further by 2-11% in 2025, breaking last year’s record. According to the report, new wind and solar farms are already undercutting new coal and gas plants in production costs […] Read more
