SECI Invites Bids for 7.5GW Solar Projects in Leh, Kargil Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, SECI will enter into the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders for purchase of solar power for a period of 35 years. The government-backed Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 7500 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
LPG Bottling Plant in Leh to Run on Solar Power Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company said it has commissioned a 100 Kilowatt solar power plant at the location to run the plant’s operations. India’s largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will install solar power plant in Leh to run its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant. The LPG plant in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir is […] Read more
Reassess Leh-Ladakh Solar Power Generation Scheme Says Piyush Goyal Updated On Sat, Feb 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy While commenting on clean energy goals, Goyal said, “In 2022, with nearly 225 GW of renewable energy, my sense is that renewable energy would be between 15 and 17 percent of the country’s actual power consumption. The government should reassess the Leh-Ladakh solar power generation programme keeping in mind the lowered cost of generating power, […] Read more
Knack Energy Eyes Solar Cell Production, Module Expansion Updated On Thu, May 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based cleantech company Knack Energy is now aiming to diversify its product offerings besides augmenting its solar module production capabilities. The top management of the firm in an interview with Saur Energy, talked about their diversification plans and future roadmap up to 2027. Ravi Patel, Director of the firm, told Saur Energy that the firm, […] Read more
UPNEDA Issues Tender For 110 MW Solar Projects At Two Parks Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for a cumulative 110 MW solar park project in the state, spread across two locations. The tender specifies a 35 MW grid-connected solar project in the Kanpur Nagar Solar Power Park and a 75 MW project in the Kanpur Dehat Solar […] Read more
Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Solar PV Testing Facility At NISE Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated the PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Bandhwari, Haryana. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister stated that the new lab will set global benchmarks in solar R&D, testing, training, and policy support while marking […] 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
Ladakh: Solar-Hydrogen-Microgrid To Supply Power To Indian Army Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth NTPC and the Indian Army have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the sale of 200 kW renewable energy-RTC (Round The Clock) power from a solar-hydrogen-based microgrid. This project in Chushul (Ladakh) will supply energy for the next 25 years. The agreement was signed by DMR Panda, CGM (NTPC-Hydrogen), and Aditya […] Read more
Prozeal Set To Supply 24.40 MWp Solar Power To Aarti Drugs Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based Aarti Drugs has tied up with Prozeal Green Energy to procure solar power through a captive arrangement. The company announced the collaboration in a regulatory filing, stating, “Aarti Drugs, a manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Pharma Intermediates, has entered into a share subscription and shareholders’ agreement with Prozeal Green Power and Pro-Zeal […] Read more
