MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Ladakh: Group Surya Wins Solar-Hydrogen Microgrid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Group Surya’s subsidiary, Surya International, has secured an EPC package to develop a 200 kW Solar-Hydrogen BESS-Based Microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd., awarded the project to the Odisha-based company. NTPC and the Indian Army launched this initiative to utilize green hydrogen for round-the-clock (RTC) power […] Read more
Rajasthan’s Cumulative Power Generation Crosses 10 GW Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Hiralal Nagar said that the state’s cumulative power generation has crossed 10 GW. The minister shared the data while speaking before the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The minister said that this capacity came through all possible sources of fuels. He also said that the peak hour demand for […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […] Read more
CERC Proposes New Changes In GNA Rules To Boost RE Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has now issued a new draft regulation on General Network Access (GNA). With this proposed fourth amendment in the regulations, the regulatory body has planned to enhance grid stability and boost renewable energy. The central agency has now proposed imposing a new regulation for entities with restricted access. It […] Read more
Green Stocks March 10: Monday Blues For Green Stocks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy After the somewhat hesitant recovery of sorts we saw in some stocks last week, it was back to the slide again, as green energy stocks followed market directions to a T. From Gensol, (Down 5%)to KPI Green (Down over 4%) to Premier Energies and Waaree Energies, all suffered significant losses as the market mood remained […] Read more
CleanMax, Osaka Gas Sign Pact For Accelerating Energy Transition Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company CleanMax and Osaka Gas Group have signed an agreement to accelerate India’s green energy transition. CleanMax is Asia’s renewable energy provider having expertise in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector. It is a Brookfield-backed company. The firm has now announced a long-term strategic joint venture with Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., a prominent […] Read more
Startup Focused On Stabilising Solar Heavy Grids Raises $15 Million Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Brisbane, Queensland based Australian technology group EcoJoule Energy, has raised $15 million to power its expansion into the UK, Europe and South East Asia. The battery storage company promises to address the challenges posed by thr addition of solar power through households to the grid with its power management products and software. Founded in 2014 […] Read more
Juniper Green’s Solar Project To Supply Power To Bhutan Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 100 MW solar project. The project is set to supply cross-border electricity to Bhutan. This achievement marks the company’s first merchant plant, the company said. The project facilitates an important cross-border power agreement, aiming to provide 50% of the power generated to Bhutan during the […] Read more
