UK: BW ESS & Sungrow Operationalize 100MW/331MWh BESS Project Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy BW ESS and Sungrow announced the commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS). Installed with Sungrow’s BESS 3-hour PowerTitan 2.0, the Bramley project can play a vital role in bolstering UK energy security and fortifying the resilience of the electricity system. The project is connected to the UK grid 132kV electric […] Read more
CERC Adopts tariff For SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order dated February 18, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the proposed tariffs for SECI’s 1200 MW Hybrid projects comprising wind and solar energy under Tranche VIII. SECI had issued the letter of awards to the winning bidders on June 20, 2024. The projects will now await the signing of formal PPAs, […] Read more
MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
GE Vernova Plans $600 Mn Investment To Build US Factories Over Next Two Yrs Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy GE Vernova Inc., a US-based energy manufacturer has announced plans to invest nearly $600 million in its US factories and facilities over the next two years to help meet the surging demand worldwide. The new investments – expected to create more than 1,500 new US jobs – will help drive its energy affordability, national security, […] Read more
JSW MG Motor Expands Battery Second Life Partnership With Lico Materials Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy JSW MG Motor India, in partnership with LICO Materials, a part of Epsilon Group, has unveiled the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as part of its ‘Project Revive’. The advanced BESS comprises repurposed MG ZS EV batteries and highlights the carmaker’s commitment of promoting circular EV economy by embracing innovation. Compared to traditional solutions, this […] Read more
2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […] Read more
Tender, Tariff, and Takers: 2024 A Brief Review Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The renewable energy landscape is witnessing a transformative shift, with bidding processes increasingly favoring innovative solutions like Round the Clock (RTC) energy, Firm and Dispatchable Energy (FDRE), and wind-solar hybrid (WSH) tenders. Notably, energy storage has emerged as a game-changer, becoming an integral component of many new tenders. According to an SBI Caps report, storage […] Read more
Aether Commissions 15 MW Captive Solar Project From KPI Green Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based specialty chemicals firm Aether Industries recently commissioned its 15 MW Solar Power Project (AutoTracker Modules) under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment. The company secured this project from the KPI Green. The company stated in a regulatory filing, “The project was awarded to a KPI Green Energy subsidiary. It is now operational and powering […] Read more
