Better Solar Technology Covers Up For Wind Issues In Hybrid Projects For Adani Green Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), in its latest financial results for Q1 of FY24, reported a decline in Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) for its wind portfolio. It attributed its lower CUF to the Biporjoy cyclone in Gujarat and lower wind speeds in the state. However, the latest investors call of the company to discuss the […] Read more
Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has sought bids from prospective developers for solar hot water systems. The tender said that the bidders would also have to take care of the maintenance of the systems for the first five years post-commissioning. The tender document sought bids for […] Read more
August ALMM Update, Approved Capacity Nears 20 GW Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM), which is a key measure announced by the MNRE in 2019 to give a boost to domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports has updated its list. The list mandates the enlistment of only those models of solar PV module manufacturers, under ALMM, which comply […] Read more
12 States Now Host India’s 50 Solar Parks Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Recent data from Lok Sabha shared by the Union Minister of New and Renewable Minister RK Singh indicated that solar parks have made its entry to 12 Indian states. At the same time, it is still a non-starter in many other states. A written reply by the minister said that these 12 states now host […] Read more
PSPCL Invites Bids for Procurement of 500 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has invited bids for the procurement of 500 MW of power from grid-connected ground-mount or floating solar projects established in Punjab. The last date for online submission of bids is September 12, 2023. Bidding opens on September 14, 2023. The ceiling tariff for the tender is INR 2.75/Kwh. A bidder […] Read more
Ready, Set, Go: India’s Solar Manufacturing Ambitions Are Flying Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy For India’s solar sector and its many entrepreneurs, all signals are finally green. Or so it would seem. Be it progress on manufacturing plans, including the all important backward integration, exports, and of course, a strong domestic market for their output. Everything has come together for the many firms and entrepreneurs who will hope for […] Read more
80% Of India’s Solar Projects Planned In Only 5 States Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that around 80 percent of the ongoing mega solar projects are confined to only five renewable-rich states of the country. Moreover, around ten states do not have any ongoing solar projects in hand. MNRE Minister RK Singh shared the latest data before […] Read more
Amending Bidding Rules To Expedite RE Capacity Additions: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said that the MNRE ministry amended the rules relating to bidding for renewable projects. He also said that some other provisions of the bidding documents are being overhauled to give an impetus to adding more renewables to India’s energy mix. His statement came to the fore […] Read more
Govt Commissioned 11 Out of 50 Sanctioned Solar Parks in India: Govt Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed it had commissioned 11 out of India’s 50 sanctioned solar parks. These solar parks were constructed under the Ministry’s scheme named ‘development of solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects.’ Union MNRE Minister RK Singh, in his written reply to a question before the Lok […] Read more
