DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
MNRE invites comments on Technical Regulation for Solar Photovoltaic Systems/ Devices/Components Goods Updated On Wed, Aug 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Performance testing and standardization is essential to ensure quality and reliability of products. As per norms of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, standardization of all goods and adopting technical regulation is mandatory to maintain quality to protect human health and safety. This also prevents entering of poor quality goods into the Indian […] Read more
KREDL Floats 250MW/1100 MWh Solar-BESS Tender At Pavagada Updated On Tue, May 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has floated its Tranche I Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender to develop a 250 MW solar project integrated with a 250MW/1,100 MWh BESS. The project, located in Ryapte, will supply peak power and optimize grid utilization at the Pavagada Solar Park under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Farmers to Earn Rs 2.83/Unit for Surplus Solar Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the implementation of Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme, setting the stage for large-scale solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps across the state. In an order issued in response to a petition filed by the state’s four distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, and UGVCL) along with Gujarat Urja […] 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
UP Reaffirms 22 GW Solar Goal, Reviews PM-KUSUM Progress Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has reaffirmed its goal of adding 22 GW of solar energy capacity, during a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath. The meeting in Lucknow focused on evaluating progress under […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Gets Rs. 12.42 Cr Order From MEDA Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. announced today that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the installation of 445 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). In a regulatory filing, the company said the project will be implemented at various locations across Maharashtra […] Read more
Does Europe Need To Subsidise PV Manufacturing? Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The European Commission (EC) has been on an overdrive post Covid, launching multiple partnerships and funding for fostering manufacturing and innovation within the continent. Like the Biden administration in the US, the ostensible reason has been a desire to cut dependence on China in the renewable space, especially in the solar and now, battery space. […] Read more
