Odisha To Meet 33% Of Its Power Needs Through RE By 2036 Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Odisha has attracted over ₹5 trillion in investments across manufacturing sectors over the past three years, with 14% flowing into green energy equipment and 8% into electric vehicles (EVs) and EV components. In its “Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047” document, the state outlined plans to meet at least 33% of its energy needs from renewables […] Read more
SMA Powers 228 MW Battery Storage Project in Chile Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy SMA will supply 67 SMA battery storage units to one of South America’s largest battery energy storage systems, which is under construction in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The system is being developed alongside the 220 MW Diego de Almagro Sur solar power plant, operated by Chilean utility Colbún S.A., which has been supplying solar power to […] Read more
OMV Petrom and Enery Join Forces for Bulgaria’s 400 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, has partnered with renewable energy firm Enery to co-develop the 400 MW Gabare solar photovoltaic project in Byala Slatina, near Sofia, Bulgaria. OMV Petrom will acquire 50 percent of the shares in Dunav Solar Plant EOOD, the company developing the project, along with a power purchase […] Read more
BatX Gets DST Aid To Commercialise Battery Recycling Tech Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has extended financial support to Gurugram-based battery recycling firm BatX Energies for their “Technologies for generation of battery grade materials and value addition through closed loop” project. It focuses on the commercialisation of an indigenous, sustainable battery recycling process to extract battery-grade […] Read more
Bangladesh Solar Modules Go International With First Export Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh’s clean energy ambitions, Radiant Alliance, a subsidiary of East Coast Group, has become the first Bangladeshi company to export solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to the United States. The company dispatched its first shipment to US-based Cleangrid Inc., under a four year export agreement valued at over Tk 2.15 billion. […] Read more
Kshema Power Eyes T&D Expansion, Hybrid RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy EPC player Kshema Power is expanding its footprint in wind-solar hybrid and transmission projects as the country shifts focus towards round-the-clock (RTC) and peak power supply, the company said in an interaction with Saur Energy. “Our portfolio today is largely wind-dominated, with about 75% in wind and 25% in solar,” said Srinivas […] Read more
India’s Peak Power Demand May Touch 446 GW By FY35: Minister Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy India is on track to face a record power demand of 270 gigawatts (GW) later this year, with peak requirements expected to soar to 446 GW by 2034–35, said Union Power Minister Manohar Lal. The projection underscores the need for urgent planning and coordination across federal and state levels to ensure a reliable and sustainable […] Read more
APTEL Clarifies Financial Obligations for Solar Park Developers Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld a regulatory order requiring Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (SUCRL), the developer of the 1000 MW Bhadla Phase III Solar Park, to pay inter-state transmission charges incurred during a mismatch between infrastructure commissioning and actual power generation. APTEL dismissed two appeals by SUCRL, affirming earlier rulings by […] Read more
MERC to Examine Hybrid Power Connectivity Norms Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered a detailed study into grid connectivity for hybrid renewable energy projects located across multiple sites, following a partial approval of a petition by UltraTech Cement Ltd. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) acted after UltraTech sought clarification on whether hybrid solar and wind projects could connect to […] Read more
