Why Co-Locating of Storage And RE Matters Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has ambitious goals to install 450 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. Even though India has an impressive track record of quickly deploying renewable RE generation assets, the share of RE (excluding large hydro) in total generation continues to be low (13.75 percent) hindering grid decarbonization. The generation-installation gap can be addressed […] Read more
India Adds 23.8 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024-25, Creates History Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy India added a massive 28.72 GW of renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) in the financial year 2024–25. This marked the highest annual capacity addition in the last five years. Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed the historic rise of solar and renewable energy capacities in 2024-25. This surge was […] Read more
Kosol Energie Secures Module Order For NTPC’s Khavda Project Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kosol Energie has secured a 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) module supply order through Zetwerk, as part of the larger 1,515 MWp PV module requirement for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. The order includes the supply of 550W bifacial modules, which are designed for tracker-mounted installations to improve power generation efficiency. The modules will be […] Read more
Bihar Issues EPC Tender For Solar+BESS Project For Kajra Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has floated an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for the development of a 116 MW (AC) solar power project in Lakshisarai, Kajra district. The project will also include a 50.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The deadline for submission of bids is April 10. The […] Read more
Energy Production From Ocean Waves In R&D Stage: Govt Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that the work towards the production of renewable energy from ocean waves in India is still in a nascent state. The ministry recently brought up the issue before the Indian Parliament when asked about it. Shripad Yesso Naik, the Minister of State (MoS) for the ministry, […] Read more
ACME Targets Rs 10,000cr Revenues From Solar Module, Cell Biz Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy ACME Group is aiming to generate Rs 10,000 crore in revenue by 2030 from its solar module and cell manufacturing operations, as part of a broader strategy to diversify beyond renewable energy generation. The Gurgaon-based company has entered the solar equipment manufacturing sector with an investment of Rs 230 crore. Its new module manufacturing facility […] Read more
Govt Expands Transmission Project Area In Bidding Rule Update Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) in its latest bidding rule update has amended norms under its Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) to streamline the procurement of inter-state transmission services through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The latest provision aims to expand the area for developing the project to a 5-km radius. The revisions affect the Request for […] Read more
Senvion India Launches 3.1M130 Wind Turbine With RLMM Entry Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Senvion India’s 3.1M130 wind turbine has been included in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) issued in April 2025, the company said. It plans to begin grid-connected commercial installations across the country soon. The Indian firm, owned by Saudi based Alfanar group hopes to wrest a […] Read more
No Viability Gap Funding Released For BESS In FY25: Govt Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that it has not issued any viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage system in FY25. The Union Cabinet approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on September 6, 2023, to support sector development. Under the scheme guidelines, 10% of […] Read more
