MERC Fixes Generic Tariff For Rooftop Solar At Rs 2.82/Unit Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set a generic tariff of Rs 2.82/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, according to its latest suo motu order. The move follows the expiry of the MERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2019. As per the regulatory requirement, MERC must notify generic tariffs […] Read more
INOX Solar Secures Land For 4.8 GW Cell, Module Facility in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy INOX Solar, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy, will set up a 4.8 GW solar cell and 4.8 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The project, backed by the state government, is expected to create more than 3,400 jobs and support India’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Earlier, […] Read more
SCCL Floats 107 MW Ground Mounted Solar Tender In Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has invited bids to develop a 107 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar power project across multiple sites in Telangana. The deadline for bid submissions is April 11, 2025. The project scope includes the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants, along with comprehensive operations and […] Read more
JREDA Plans Solar Plants In Palamu, Singhbhum, Issues Tenders Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has now planned to boost the growth of solar energy in the Palamu and Singhbhum districts. The state nodal agency for clean energy has also issued a tender seeking developers to develop solar projects in the region. As per the plan, the state government has planned to develop […] Read more
Websol Bags 100 MW Mono PERC Solar Cell Order From Luminous Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Websol Energy System Limited, a solar cell and module manufacturer, has signed a purchase agreement with Luminous Power Technologies Private Limited (Luminous). The company secured the order for the supply of 100 MW of Mono PERC Solar Cells. This order is scheduled for delivery between April 2025 and April 2026. The cells, with an expected […] Read more
BRICS Now Home To 3 Of World’s Top 5 Solar Nations: EMBER Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy drove record clean electricity growth in 2024, with solar and wind accounting for most of the gains, think tank Ember said in its latest Global Electricity Review. Renewable power sources added adding 858 TWh in 2024, 49% more than the previous high in 2022, as per the report. The study showed, “Solar was […] Read more
Tata Power Gets MERC Nod For 100 MW BESS In Mumbai Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years. The BESS, equipped with ‘black start’ functionality, will enable the recovery of power supply to critical infrastructure, including the metro, hospitals, airports, and Data Centers, in […] Read more
Energy Production From Ocean Waves In R&D Stage: Govt Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that the work towards the production of renewable energy from ocean waves in India is still in a nascent state. The ministry recently brought up the issue before the Indian Parliament when asked about it. Shripad Yesso Naik, the Minister of State (MoS) for the ministry, […] Read more
UPNEDA Aims To Solarise Households, Issues Bid For ‘Solar Packs’ Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for solar power packs, aiming to solarise several smaller households across the state with solar-operated appliances. With this tender, the UP government has planned to boost the use of solar power for smaller households in the state. Under the initiative, the […] Read more
