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
Maharashtra: Alpex Solar Wins Rs 45 Crore Order from MSEDCL Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar today announced that it has secured a significant order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). Valued at Rs 45 crore, the order is part of the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump scheme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity by providing farmers with access to sustainable solar-powered water pumps. As […] Read more
Lightsource bp Expands APAC Footprint with First Solar Project in Japan Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its entry into Japan, acquiring a 15 MWp solar project in Hokkaido. This move marks the company’s continued global growth, bringing its operations to 20 markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and South Korea. Adam Pegg, , emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
Clean Energy Financing: Are We Investing Enough? Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finance plays a vital role in the global push for renewable energy. Over the past decade, clean energy investments have grown significantly, driving gigawatt-scale renewable capacity additions and supporting related sectors, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. However, much more needs to be done for countries to meet their renewable energy […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh To Soon Have Five Model EV Cities Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Urban Development & Housing Department recently released the draft Madhya Pradesh Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025. The draft document aims to develop robust and accessible EV charging infrastructure for all, including differently-abled individuals. MP’s draft policy designates Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain as model EV cities, where detailed plans will […] 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
5 Reasons Why BESS Will Be a Focal Point of Energy Business in 2025 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a very crucial component of the renewable future that the world envisions. Recent years saw a tremendous increase in renewable energy and with it energy storage solutions, like BESS, emerged as a missing piece of the puzzle in competition against fossil-based power to dominate the energy sector. As a […] Read more
China’s March Towards 3000 GW Renewables By 2030, 2025 Solar Price Trends Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In news from China, the National Energy Administration (NEA) of the country has confirmed that in 2024, China added 373 GW of renewable capacity. This is a 23 percent year on year rise. Those additions, which accounted for 86% of all power capacity added, also took the share of renewables in total capacity to 56 […] Read more
