CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] Read more
Nagaland Govt Allocates Rs. 10 crore For Solar Mission Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has now launched the Nagaland Solar Mission, a state-level initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential rooftop solar power systems. The programme is aligned with the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and seeks to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for households across the state. […] Read more
TPREL Hits 10.9 GW Capacity With NTPC’s 200 MW FDRE Deal Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited (NTPC), to develop a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. Tata Power Company subsidiary’s FDRE project is spread across multiple locations in India and is set to be completed within 24 months. This project is expected to […] Read more
12 States Switch to Net Billing for Rooftop Solar: CEEW Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has revealed that 12 Indian states have adopted net billing for rooftop solar connections. The report also stated that 13 states and union territories have adopted group net metering. The report, titled How Are Indian States Enabling Rooftop Solar Adoption, analysed state-wise policies […] Read more
CEA Rolls Out Resource Adequacy Tool To Aid Discoms Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched Stellar, an indigenously developed Integrated Generation, Transmission, and Storage Expansion Planning Model with Demand Response. The indigenously developed tool is specifically designed to assist the states in carrying out a comprehensive Resource Adequacy plan in line with the set guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power in June […] Read more
Top 5: Largest BESS Projects in the World in 2025 Updated On Sat, Apr 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy As large battery projects become more and more common across the world, a new initiative, BESS100 has emerged to track the largest among them all. The BESS100, an open source visual database of the 100 largest operational batteries in the world based on rated power i.e. MW, and not on installed or usable energy – […] 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
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […] Read more
