Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
60 GW Of PSP Projects Under Survey, Minister Tells Parliament Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest update from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) indicates that major pumped storage projects (PSPs) spread across nine states have a combined installed pumped storage potential of approximately 181.4 GW in the country. Parliamentary data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
GAIL Issues Tender To Build Rooftop Solar Project In Bangalore Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy GAIL, a natural gas company, recently released a tender to design a solar-integrated rooftop system (SITC) and an on-grid rooftop solar project with a net-metering system in Bangalore. The bidder would undertake net metering for the project in the preceding seven years from the bid due date. The last date for bid submission is 16th […] Read more
SWREL Wins EPC Contract For 396 MWp Solar Project In Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), a Maharashtra-based renewable EPC, announced receiving a new order from a private Independent Power Producer (IPP). The company received the Letter of Award (LOA) to supply, install, and commission a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC solar plant for a solar project in Rajasthan. SWREL secured this […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
THDC Issues Tender To Develop DPR For Floating Solar In Eight States Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC India) has now planned to boost floating solar projects. It has issued a tender seeking bids to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in this regard. These projects will be located in eight states. These include-Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The last date […] Read more
Powerica Wins 50 MW Wind Energy Project From SECI Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently announced power generation company Powerica as the winner of its 50 MW auction out of the total 500 MW wind project. The company secured the project at a tariff rate of ₹3.81 per unit. The initial tender was intended for a 500 MW project. However, SECI has […] Read more
AMPIN, Varroc Partner For Another Maharashtra Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based renewable energy company AMPIN Energy Transition, today signed a transaction document with Varroc group for an additional 27 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra. This order follows the implementation of AMPIN’s initial solar projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. This new PPA marks a repeat order from Varroc Group, highlighting […] Read more
