India’s Luck With Falling RE Costs Could Run Out, And We Need to Be Prepared Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy September saw some very interesting points to ponder over, as far as Renewable costs go. While we are all aware of the falling RE costs, especially in solar that have led to solar beating almost every estimate of capacity addition repeatedly, the situation has been very positive on the storage front as well. Yes, storage […] Read more
SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
3 GW Of Pumped Hydro Projects Set To Boost MSEDCL’s Portfolio Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is set to witness the addition of 3 GW of energy storage projects through Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). These new projects are expected to meet the growing demand of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). Two companies, JSW Neo Energy Limited and Torrent Power Limited, have secured contracts to build the projects. […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Add 40MW By Solarising Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has now planned to add 40 MW of new solar capacities by solarising its government buildings. In its one of the recent tenders, GEDA sought bidders who can form a Joint Venture with the government to install rooftop solar on government buildings. As per the mandate, the state nodal […] Read more
BluPine Commissions Its First 120 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer BluPine Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. This project includes a 70 MW solar plant at Radhanpur and a 50 MW solar plant at Nenava, both located in the northern part of the state. The project achieved financial closure under the GUVNL 16 […] Read more
Hybrid Solar, Wind Projects To Fuel Cochin Shipyard Operations Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Kerala government’s Energy Management Centre (EMC) has initiated plans to power Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with renewable energy. To move forward with this initiative, a tender has been issued seeking consultants for the project. The last date of bid submission is September 30. Established in 1972, Cochin Shipyard Limited is a prominent shipbuilding and […] Read more
Kerala Plans To Use BESS At Trivandrum Hospital On Pilot Basis Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Kerala government has decided to use solar power and battery energy storage systems in a pilot project. As per the plan, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research & Technology (ANERT) will execute the project in a Trivandrum Hospital. This pilot project will be executed under the Smart City Programme for Thiruvananthapuram. The […] Read more
ICRA Sees FDRE, RTC Projects As Key Drivers Of India’s RE Growth Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) foresees a rise in renewable energy capacity in the next six years in India. It is estimated that the share of renewable energy (RE), plus large hydro, in all-India electricity generation, will increase to over 35% in FY2030 from 21% in FY2024. ICRA […] Read more
Maharashtra To Solarise 272 Govt Schools, Issues Tender Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has now planned to solarise 272 Zila Parisad schools in the state. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender in this regard. Under the plan, the state nodal agency has planned smaller grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 2kW each at these schools. The tender said that with a total […] Read more
