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
Juniper Green Commissions Solar Project 1.5 Yrs Before SCOD Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy has announced the early commissioning of the 59 MWp/42 MW solar component of its 75 MW hybrid power project in Karanja (Ghadge), Wardha district, Maharashtra. The plant was brought online on June 6—17 months ahead of the scheduled commercial operation date. The project, known as Juniper Green Power Five, has a power […] Read more
Puducherry: Evolve Energy Wins Rooftop Solar Project From PEB Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Evolve Energy, a 360-degree solar energy solutions provider, has recently secured a contract to implement a 5 MW rooftop solar project across government buildings in Puducherry. The project was tendered by the Pondicherry Electricity Board (PEB) and facilitated by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). As part of the project, Evolve Energy will deploy […] Read more
Bhubaneswar: TPREL Ropes In EMI Options To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has now brought forth EMI options to boost the adoption of rooftop solar in the state capital of Odisha. Tata Power has an added advantage in the state as the electricity distribution is managed by the subsidiaries of Tata Power in the state, […] Read more
RRECL Awards 73 MW Rooftop Solar Order To Raminfo Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Raminfo, a tech solutions provider company, has bagged an order worth Rs 474 crore from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) through a consortium led by the company. Raminfo has ventured into smart energy solutions to build a future with green and sustainable energy. The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), will […] Read more
Darden Project Set to Become World’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The California Energy Commission (CEC) has recently approved the Darden Clean Energy Project (DCEP), marking it as the first project given green signal under the state’s Opt-In Certification program introduced through Assembly Bill 205. The project is expected to become the world’s largest battery energy storage system once completed. DCEP, led by developer IP Darden […] Read more
Karnataka: Transmission Bid Issued To Evacuate 2GW Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka has launched a major tender to establish a high-capacity transmission network for evacuating 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a proposed solar park in Ryapte village, Tumkur district, as the southern Indian state ramps up efforts to expand its renewable energy infrastructure. REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), acting on behalf of […] Read more
Lack Of Study: APTEL Strikes Down Hike in Wind Energy Charges Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned key orders by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) that had imposed increased charges on wind power producers, ruling the changes arbitrary and unsupported by data. In a judgment, the tribunal ruled in favour of a batch of appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills […] Read more
GIFT City To Continue Getting Green Power For Short-Term Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a petition filed by GIFT Power Company Ltd (GIFTPCL), a subsidiary of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd, seeking to extend its short-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with M/s PCBL for 4 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power supply. The extension covers the period from June 1, 2025, […] Read more
