MERC Orders MSEDCL to Refund Faulty Open Access Charges Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed MSEDCL to refund charges incorrectly levied on three solar power generators. The order came to the limelight after three SPVs of Tata Power approached the state power regulator. The petitioners blamed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) for incorrectly levying charges for open-access connections. The […] Read more
Actis Acquires Stride’s 371MW Portfolio, Bolsters Indian Footprint Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a 100% stake in Stride Climate Investments (Stride), a solar generation asset portfolio in India, from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management. The deal sees Actis take charge of Stride’s 371MW (414MWp) portfolio of operating solar PV assets spread across 21 projects in 7 states, […] Read more
India’s Wind Energy Capacity Touches 48.5 GW Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s cumulative wind energy capacity has reached 48.5 GW, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The CEA’s most recent monthly report highlighted the addition of new wind energy capacities, indicating steady growth in the sector. As per the report, the country added 223 MW of new wind energy capacity in […] Read more
FY25: India Set To Create New Record In Solar Installations Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian renewable energy market is on track to set a new record in 2024-25 (FY25). According to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India has already achieved an unprecedented level of solar installations in the first 11 months of this fiscal year. As per CEA’s latest report, India’s solar energy capacity […] Read more
CERC Adopts Renewable Project Tariffs Before Signing Of PSA Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Continuing with its recent trend, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its two latest tariff order petitions has adopted the tariffs even before the signing of the Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The latest case was related to the tariff adoption of 170 MW of wind project tender floated by […] Read more
Danish Transparent Solar Cells Achieve 12.3% Efficiency Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from the EU-funded CitySolar project have developed a new technology that can turn ordinary windows into power-generating units without losing their transparency. It offers an efficiency of 12.3% and a transparency of 30%, the team claims to have set a world record for transparent solar cell modules. These solar cells work like the leaves […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Zelestra In FDRE Deal With SJVN Through 500 MW Of Wind, Solar & BESS Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Spanish decarbonisation firm Zelestra has signed a long-term contract with SJVN to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) in India, enabling the construction of a portfolio of 500 MW of wind, solar and battery storage projects. The innovative hybrid multi-technology project will deliver 24/7 clean energy generation, with wind, solar and battery storage technology […] Read more
Tata Power Rooftop Solar Crosses 1.5L Installations Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Rooftop has surpassed 1,50,000 rooftop solar installations across India. Meanwhile, the total capacity of its rooftop solar installations nationwide has now reached around 3 GW, the company said today. “With a robust presence in 700 + cities, Tata Power Solar Rooftop, a part of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), remains at […] Read more
