COVER STORY: Rooftop Solar Enters Mission Mode In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The signs were already there. In the first week of 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) created ripples in the Indian solar market when it announced a 23 percent increase in subsidies for residential rooftop solar. As per the government notification, the ministry increased subsidies from Rs 14,588/kWh to Rs 18,000/kWh for […] Read more
Growatt Powers Commercial Solar Installation in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar inverter company Growatt unveiled a 735 kW solar project in India. This project forms a part in the renewable energy blueprint of Supreme Industries, India’s largest plastic production and processing company. Commissioned in collaboration with the installer Kalpa Power and powered by Growatt’s MAX and MAC series inverters, this project ensures peak performance, safety, […] Read more
UPNEDA Sets Sights on Selecting Solar Power Developers for 500 MW Rooftop PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 500 MW of grid connected rooftop solar PV project on Government / semi-government buildings and other Institutions at various locations in Uttar Pradesh under RESCO Model on net metering basis through tariff […] Read more
ReNewX Gears Up To Showcase Renewable Opportunities In South India At Hyderabad In 2024 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy South India, with its long coastlines, ample sunshine, and windswept hills, presents a golden opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector. With a focus on sustainability and clean energy, the region is witnessing a rapid expansion in solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects. This creates a dynamic landscape ripe for innovation and entrepreneurial […] Read more
BREDA Plans To Revive Its Non-Functional Off-Grid Solar Projects, Issues Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) government has now planned to revive its non-functional off-grid solar power systems. It has also issued a tender in this direction, seeking developers who can execute the government plan. BREDA has issued the tender on the behalf of the state. BREDA has planned to connect its ailing off-grid […] Read more
Can’t Impose Licensing of Power Generation Under The Garb Of Approval: RERC Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest judgment, reiterated that discoms should not make attempts to impose licensing of power generation under the garb of approvals. The State Commission said that such moves could dilute the reforms made under the Electricity Act of 20023. “Delicensing of the generating plants and captive plants was one of […] Read more
Govt Issues Renewable Consumption Targets For Discoms, Others Updated On Tue, Oct 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, issued a trajectory of renewable energy consumption for discoms, open access and captive power consumers. The new norms make these obligated entities to phase out the usage of fossil fuels in a phased manner. The new mandate was issued as per Section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, […] Read more
Punjab Energy Development Agency Issues Tender for 50 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued an RFP for the supply, installation, commissioning of grid connected rooftop/ground mounted solar power plants with net metering/ net billing facility through RESCO model of cumulative capacity 50 MW. The last date and time for the submission of e-bids is November 8, 2023. The date and time […] Read more
Rooftop, CPP & Hybrid Projects Take Precedence in Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023 Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has released the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023. The Policy, whose operative period is upto 2028 or till notification of new policy (whichever is earlier), sets sights on achieving some big goals defined by the State and places a premium on solar-wind hybrid projects. Goals Chalked Out The State will […] Read more
