As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
South America Solar Growth in 2024: Achievements and Challenges Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America continued its steady solar growth over the last half-decade in particular, and overall renewable energy capacity additions in general, through the year 2024. Brazil remained the biggest market on the Latin American continent, with other nations like Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica showing diversity in renewable progress. On the other hand, Chile’s massive […] Read more
Tata Steel Slips Up On RPO Obligations In Jharkhand, Penalised Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order involving Tata Steel and the JSERC versus Green Energy Association, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against the exemption from Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for Tata Steel during the years 2011-14. The main issue was Tata Steel’s contention that its captive cogeneration exceeded the RPO requirement, an argument that managed […] Read more
Enfinity Global Gets 2 GW Connectivity For Solar, Wind Projects In India Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The US-based renewable energy and sustainability services company Enfinity Global, recently secured connectivity for 2 GW of utility-scale solar PV and wind projects. The company secured the project in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in India. This strategic development represents a key for the firm to expand its renewable energy portfolio in India. The […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
News In Brief: Sunsure Solar Project Win, LivFast Inverter & Others Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy LivFast Launches Smart Wi-Fi Inverters With MS Dhoni Livfast, an energy storage solutions brand under the SAR Group, has unveiled its latest TVC featuring cricketer MS Dhoni: Smarter Hai to Hai. The TVC highlights Livfast’s smart inverter technology, underscoring the brand’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. The TVC portrays Dhoni’s characteristic resilience and focus, […] Read more
Exicom, ChargeZone Partner To Deploy EV Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Exicom, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and critical power solutions manufacturer, has joined hands with ChargeZone, an integrated e-mobility company to develop and deploy 500+ EV Charging Stations. These charging stations include charging stations integrated with renewable energy. As a part of this collaboration, Exicom will develop and supply Charging solutions to be deployed by […] Read more
