APTEL Rejects Solar Developers’ Plea for Interest, Surcharge Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed an application by a solar developer and its subsidiaries seeking interest and surcharge on previously awarded tariff payments, ruling that the request constituted a review petition disguised as a clarification. The application filed by ACME and four of its special purpose vehicles (SPVs), sought clarification on APTEL’s […] Read more
SMA Powers 228 MW Battery Storage Project in Chile Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy SMA will supply 67 SMA battery storage units to one of South America’s largest battery energy storage systems, which is under construction in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The system is being developed alongside the 220 MW Diego de Almagro Sur solar power plant, operated by Chilean utility Colbún S.A., which has been supplying solar power to […] Read more
OMV Petrom and Enery Join Forces for Bulgaria’s 400 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, has partnered with renewable energy firm Enery to co-develop the 400 MW Gabare solar photovoltaic project in Byala Slatina, near Sofia, Bulgaria. OMV Petrom will acquire 50 percent of the shares in Dunav Solar Plant EOOD, the company developing the project, along with a power purchase […] Read more
Kshema Power Eyes T&D Expansion, Hybrid RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy EPC player Kshema Power is expanding its footprint in wind-solar hybrid and transmission projects as the country shifts focus towards round-the-clock (RTC) and peak power supply, the company said in an interaction with Saur Energy. “Our portfolio today is largely wind-dominated, with about 75% in wind and 25% in solar,” said Srinivas […] Read more
CERC Overturns Curtailment of Tata Power, Engie Solar Output Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has overturned curtailment orders issued by the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC) against Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) and Engie’s Indian arm, Electro Solaire Pvt Ltd, in a dispute over compliance with reactive power regulations at the Raghanesda Ultra Mega Solar Park in Gujarat. The Central […] Read more
Nexwell Acquires 248 MWp Solar Assets from Q Energy Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Nexwell Power, a Renewable energy investment platform, has acquired a 248 MWp solar portfolio from Q Energy, a spanish energy service provider and an affiliate of Berlin- based Hanwha Group. The portfolio includes a total of seven solar plants across Andalusia and Aragon, the regions in Spain. Out of these seven, four are under construction […] Read more
Ladakh Floats Draft Rooftop Solar Policy For Commercial Prosumers Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) has released a Draft Rooftop Solar Policy to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar energy systems among commercial consumers. The policy outlines a targeted, subsidy-based initiative for installing grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems, aiming to leverage a commercial base of over 10,800 consumers and a sanctioned load of nearly […] Read more
Bright Future for Dark Pits: Turning Abandoned Coal Mines into Solar Powerhouses Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Closed coal mines around the world may hold the key to a solar energy revolution, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The report, titled “Bright Side of the Mine”, highlights how nearly 300 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity could be developed on surface coal mines sealed shut since at least […] Read more
Nokh Solar Project: NTPC’s 193 MW Project Goes Live Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC has commissioned 193 MW of the 245 MW solar capacity at Plot-3 of its Nokh Solar Project (3×245 MW) in Rajasthan. The company furnished details of the commissioning of its latest regulatory filing before the exchanges. With this, the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC now stands at 59,606 MW on a standalone […] Read more
