APTEL Accepts Solar Thermal Generators Plea, Allows PPA Cancellations Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Direct Natural Irradiance (DNI) proved to be a bugbear for three solar thermal generators who set out to build projects based on figures provided by MNRE in 2010. The three generators, namely M/s. Aurum Renewable Energy Private Limited (in short “AREPL”), M/s. Diwakar Solar Projects Limited (in short “DSPL”) and M/s. KVK Energy Venture Private […] Read more
IMFA Invests Rs 83.26 Crores In JSW Energy Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha-based Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA), has entered into a joint venture with JSW Green Energy. Under the collaboration, the ferrochrome integrated producer would source renewable energy for its smelting operations. IMFA signed a binding term sheet with JSW Green Energy One and JSW Green Energy Seven and will invest Rs 83.26 crores […] Read more
JSW Achieves 3.1 GW Of Locked-In RE Generation Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Energy announced securing multiple renewable energy (RE) projects in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) power market. With this latest project, JSW achieved a total locked-in power generation capacity of 20 GW. The company’s locked-in renewable energy (RE) C&I capacity now stands at 3.1 GW. This includes 2,654 MW of JSW group captive capacity […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Indus Towers, JSW Arm Invest Rs. 38.03 Cr For 130 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indus Tower, a Haryana-based telecom tower company today entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with JSW Green Energy Eight Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Under this agreement, Indus Tower would receive 130 MW of renewable energy from a solar power plant under captive mode. The company also agreed to make approximately Rs 38.03 […] Read more
ReNew Commissions 750 MW Projects In Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sumant Sinha led ReNew has announced the commissioning of 750 MW of a ~1 GW solar project in Rajasthan. The project is being constructed using solar panels manufactured by ReNew in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and Dholera, Gujarat, as part of the Make in India initiative. As part of the project, ReNew has partnered with the Solar […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Equinix, Sembcorp Sign PPA To Develop 58.5 MWp Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, today signed its second renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Power Pte. This project in Singapore with Sembcorp’s subsidiary is the second PPA. This collaboration provides Equinix solar project 58.5 MWp maximum capacity from JTC’s properties on Jurong Island. The project will start in 2029. This accounts […] Read more
RE Supply Shift Poised To Favor North And South India Over West By 2032: SBI Caps Report Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India added 30 GW to its installed base (net basis) in the past 12 months, of which 75% was renewables, according to the latest data released in the SBI Caps report. Renewable energy has made notable progress recently, driven by fresh wind additions and a surge in energy storage system (ESS) tenders, as noted in […] Read more
