CERC Issues Draft Guidelines For Boosting Virtual PPAs Updated On Fri, May 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), aiming to support the country’s renewable energy push by offering a market-based tool for meeting clean energy targets. The proposed rules, issued in May, outline a framework to enable designated consumers to fulfill their Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCOs) without […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Exemptions for Net Metering & Captive Use Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a latest clarification regarding the scope of exemptions under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for various types of solar power projects. In an office memorandum, the ministry responded to two key queries related to the applicability of ALMM for Net-Billing, Virtual Net […] Read more
India Hits Historic 10 GW Solar Milestone In 4 Months Of 2025 Updated On Wed, May 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has achieved a new milestone in its renewable energy journey by adding more than 10 GW of solar capacity in the first four months of 2025, marking the highest-ever solar capacity addition during this period in the last five years. The latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and […] Read more
SECI Chief R P Gupta Steps Down, Successor Yet To Be Named Updated On Mon, May 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a move seen as a surprise by many, the head of India’s top renewable energy impIementing agency, Solar Energy Corporation of India, (SECI), R.P Gupta, has stepped down as the chairman of SECI with immediate effect, as announced by the government on Saturday. Gupta as just a month away from winding up his tenure […] Read more
South America’s Offshore Wind Boom Slows On Brazil Delays: Report Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America’s offshore wind sector, led by Brazil and Colombia, is grappling with regulatory bottlenecks and infrastructure gaps that threaten to delay one of the promising green energy pipelines, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC), a trade association for the energy supply chain and provider of data, market insights, and […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: SJVN Invites Bids for 10.6 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN has issued three tenders seeking solar rooftop power developers to set up a total of 10.6 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects (without battery storage) across several Indian states under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Bids are open until May 27, 2025. A 2.95 MW tender covers rooftop solar installations in […] Read more
Techno Electric Plans $1Bn Investment For 250 MW Data Centers Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kolkata headquartered Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. (TEECL), has launched its digital infrastructure arm Techno Digital Infra Pvt Ltd. backed by a $1 billion investment plan. Through this investment, Techno Digital intends to develop an integrated network of hyperscale and edge data centers targeting a 250 MW cumulative capacity across the country. TEECL is […] Read more
Fraunhofer’s Contactless Method To Gauge Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer Institute Research scientists for Solar Energy Systems ISE havedeveloped a measurement method to determine the performance of back-contacted solar cells without contact in the production line. Measuring the current-voltage characteristic curve is the most important test in solar cell quality control. Eliminating physical contact with the solar cell saves time and thus allows significantly […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Bhagyanagar Wins 65.7 MW UP Solar Projects Updated On Mon, May 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based clean tech company Bhagyanagar India Ltd said it has been awarded eleven Letters of Award (LoAs) for a total solar power generation capacity of 65.7 megawatts under the RESCO model in Uttar Pradesh. In a regulatory filing, the Hyderabad-based firm said the project was awarded by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development […] Read more
