Author: Chitrika Grover

Lakshadweep Opens Bids For Hybrid Rooftop Solar Project

The Lakshadweep Administration, Union Territory (UT) Kavaratti Electricity Department has invited online bids to develop hybrid rooftop solar power plants with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).  The last date for bids submission is March 21st, 2025.  The selected bidder will be responsible for, “Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance of 2,107 kW Hybrid […]

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Average DAM Price At Rs 4.38/Unit, Down 11% YoY: IEX

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved monthly electricity traded volume of 9,622 MU in February ’25, marking a 9% increase year-on-year. A total of 16.37 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded during the month, marking a 167% year on year increase. According to a government data published in February ’25, the country’s energy consumption reached […]

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NLC India, Adyant Secure SJVN Wind Project

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, received a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 200 MW Wind Power Project from SJVN Limited at a tariff of Rs. 3.74/kWh. Meanwhile, Adyant Enersol secured a 112 MW wind project at a tariff rate of Rs. 3.81/kWh. NLC India […]

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PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Bags ₹23.91Cr. Work Order From MEDA

Madhya Pradesh-based solar pump and motor manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited recently received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA). The company secured the award under Component B of the PM-KUSUM scheme to set up 877 Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) at various locations across Maharashtra. The work order […]

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Enfinity Eyes Expansion in Gujarat, Andhra, TN & Beyond

In this interview with Saur Energy, Sandip Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) India, of Enfinity Global—a US-based company—shared the company’s plans to steadily expand its presence in India. In the interview Enfinity Global revealed that it is actively exploring new opportunities in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Haryana. The company also shared […]

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10 Indian Companies Plan To Set Up Gigafactories In India

The Volta Foundation in its latest  2024 report, based on its Gigafactory track, has identified 10 Indian companies planning major expansions in India’s battery sector. Some of the key players include Reliance in Gujarat (50 GWh), Amara Raja in Telangana (16 GWh), Exide in Karnataka (12 GWh), Godi in Hyderabad (12 GWh), OLA in Tamil […]

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Global Battery Deployment Surges 15%, BESS Gains 55%

2024 marked a year of continued growth and adaptation in the global battery industry. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales climbed 25% to 17.7 million units, with Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) demand up 14%, while Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles  (PHEV) demand surged 50%. For the first time, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in China have reached price […]

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Grew Solar Plans To Enter Foreign Markets, Eyes Exports By CY25

Can you give an overview of the journey of Grew since its inception? GREW Solar has been strengthening its presence in India since its inception in 2022. The first production unit was set up at Dudu, close to Jaipur, Rajasthan, which has been successfully operating for almost 2 years now. Recently, the company has a […]

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JSW Energy Adds 159 MW Wind Power, Total Capacity At 2.8 GW

Mumbai-based JSW Energy has added 159 MW of new wind power capacity this quarter, bringing its total operational capacity to 8,400 MW. This expansion comes ahead of the wind season and can help meet the rising energy demand during the upcoming peak period.  Following this addition, the company’s total operational wind capacity now stands at […]

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