J&K Installs 22.5 MW of Rooftop Solar Across 6,121 Buildings Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing rapid adoption of rooftop solar energy, with over 6,100 buildings across the Union Territory now powered by clean energy. As of the latest update, a cumulative 22.51 MW of Solar Rooftop Systems (SRTs) has been commissioned, marking a significant milestone under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMBY). Choudhary […] Read more
MIT-WPU Opens Battery Research Center for Li-ion, Na-ion Tech Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Pune-based MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. The facility developed by the private state university is designed for end-to-end battery development, featuring in-house capabilities ranging from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication and electrochemical performance evaluation. The MIT-WPU research team […] Read more
Rajasthan’s Green Corridor: CERC’s Nod For New Licensee Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission licence to Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited for the implementation of the “Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I”. This is a part of the larger goal of establishing a green corridor […] Read more
MoP Draft Broadens Roles for Grid and Standalone Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed a draft amendment to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, aimed at providing legal clarity for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) by expanding the regulatory status and allowing consumers to become legitimate owners. As per the draft, “The Energy Storage System shall be utilized either as an independent […] Read more
World’s Biggest Sand Battery Begins Operation in Finland Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, in collaboration with the local district heating provider, Loviisan Lämpö. Towering nearly 13 metres high and 15 metres wide, the sand battery uses around 2,000 tonnes of crushed soapstone to store thermal energy. With a 1 MW heat output and 100 […] Read more
Egypt: AfDB Commits $184.1 Mn For Solar & BESS Project Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy African Development Bank Group’s board of directors approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-GW solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Egypt. This is expected to be Africa’s one of the largest solar power plants. Located in Qena Governorate in southern […] Read more
US Clean Energy Surges with USD 10 Billion Q1 Boost Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States continues its robust clean energy growth as it achieved its second-strongest Q1 figures of capacity addition till date. The American Clean Power Association (ACPA) highlights in its Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Q1 2025 that the recent quarterly growth of the US clean energy sector is worth USD 10 billion investment. Adding […] Read more
Citizen Solar Signs Pact With Jinchen For Manufacturing Equipment Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Citizen Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jinchen Corporation for the supply of 2.4 GW of fully automatic turnkey module manufacturing equipment to boost its solar manufacturing capabilities. This comes at a time when the firm has planned to expand its production capacities. The company signed the pact […] Read more
Maharashtra: Shakti Pumps Gets LoA For 4500 Solar Pumps Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA). The latest order is for the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across various locations in Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. The Indore-based solar pump manufacturer secured the order under […] Read more
