Is Alternative Energy the “Game Changer” for India – A look back! Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2015 by Saurenergy The energy of the sun and the rays produced are significantly essential for life. Now that’s elementary, what about transforming sunlight into electricity power by directly using the photovoltaic (PV) process or indirectly using the concentrated solar power (CSP) process? Today, these types of energy process from sunlight have immaculate applications and benefits for the […] Read more
RERC Approves Tariffs for 1000 MWh BESS in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the tariffs for 1000 MWh BESS in Rajasthan ensuring the transparency and alignment with the market norms. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) filed a petition for the approval of tariff discovered through a competitive bidding to set up a 500 MW / 1000 MWh standalone […] Read more
US BESS Market Grows Amid Federal Policy Changes: Report Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States (US) battery energy storage (BESS) market is booming across the country this year, with a growth streak in 2024. The rapid clip of expansion is partially due to falling battery manufacturing costs, with Rystad Energy predicting this trend to continue over the next five to seven years amid ongoing design improvements. While […] Read more
Egypt: AfDB Commits $184.1 Mn For Solar & BESS Project Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy African Development Bank Group’s board of directors approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-GW solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Egypt. This is expected to be Africa’s one of the largest solar power plants. Located in Qena Governorate in southern […] Read more
RERC Issues Draft Procedure for Grid Connectivity For ISTS Network Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released a draft procedure for granting connectivity to the intra-state transmission system (InSTS), marking a key regulatory step toward standardizing and streamlining access to the state’s transmission network. Issued under Regulation 17 of the Rajasthan Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2024, the draft document is intended to guide various […] Read more
No Transmission Charges On BESS, PSPs Till June 28: Govt Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has issued a long-awaited notification waiving inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including pumped hydro and battery projects, as part of efforts to support renewable energy integration. The order builds on earlier ministry notifications issued on December 23, 2016; November 2, 2021; December 1, 2022; December 6, 2022; […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Touches 110 GW, Says MNRE Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s solar capacity has surpassed 110 GW as of May 31, 2025. The ministry, in its latest physical progress report, has indicated the addition of different renewable energy fuels in the month of May. 3 GW From Hybrid Projects The total […] Read more
NHPC Adds 53.6 MW to 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project, Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s state-run hydropower utility NHPC has declared the commercial operation of an additional 53.57 MW capacity at its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, following a successful trial run on June 5, 2025, the company said in a regulatory filing. With this, the cumulative commercial operational capacity of the Karnisar project has […] Read more
Sungrow, Globeleq Ink 612MWh BESS Deal In South Africa Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Sungrow, a global PV inverter and energy storage provider, and Globeleq, an independent power producer in Africa, have signed a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supply and a 15-year long-term service term sheet for the 153MW / 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa. The Red Sands BESS project is part of South Africa’s […] Read more
