MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Virescent to acquire Godawari Green Energy’s 50 MW solar thermal plant Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Godawari Power and Ispat Limited (GPIL) is on the verge of selling its 50-megawatt (MW) solar based thermal power plant to new entrant Virescent Infrastructure Investment Manager in the coming days. The senior leadership has held that the size of the total deal is about Rs 665 crore. The key reason forwarded by the company […] Read more
SolarReserve Signs Agreement with South Australian Government for 150MW Solar Thermal Project with Energy Storage Updated On Sat, Aug 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first of its kind in Australia, the Aurora Solar Energy Project will utilize SolarReserve’s leading solar thermal technology with integrated molten salt energy storage. SolarReserve has signed a long-term Generation Project Agreement (GPA) to build a 150 megawatt solar thermal power station with 8 hours of energy storage near the town of Port Augusta, […] Read more
Cleantech Opens 80 MWp Captive Solar Projects At Tamil Nadu Solar Park Updated On Thu, May 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar has commissioned around 80 megawatt-peak (MWp) of open-access solar photovoltaic projects for industrial clients at its 275 MWp solar park in Tamil Nadu, the company said Wednesday. The Singapore-headquartered firm, which provides renewable energy solutions to businesses across India and Southeast Asia, will supply the power generated from these captive projects to corporate […] Read more
NIRL, RVUNL Sign PPA For 810 MW Solar Park In Pugal, Rajasthan Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary and renewable energy arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has signed the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for its upcoming 810 MW Solar Power Project. This agreement was signed with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) at a ceremony held in Jaipur. The project will be established within […] Read more
Solar Water Heating Warms Up For A Second Innings In India Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy From being the only visible solar application till a decade back, solar water heating (SWH) seemed to take a back seat as mainstream PV caught policy makers attention. Recently, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) came out with a quality control order for solar water heaters. So what’s the big deal? A lot, […] Read more
Axis Energy Gets APERC Nod For 400 MW Hybrid Projects In Andhra Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued an order regarding the approval of four amended power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Axis Renewable Energy Park entities for procuring a total of 400 MW from wind-solar hybrid projects. The agreements were executed under the […] Read more
Jharkhand Issues 50 MW Solar EPC Tender At Thermal Station Updated On Fri, May 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Ltd (TVNL) has floated a tender to develop and commission a 50 MW (AC) grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at the Tenughat Thermal Power Station (TTPS) in Lalpania, Bokaro district, Jharkhand. TVNL is a Jharkhand government owned entity. The company is seeking engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for the project, […] Read more
Sunora Solar To Foray Into Hybrid Solar Inverter Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Surat-based solar module manufacturer Sunora Solar is gearing up to enter the new energy solutions segment with the launch of its own range of hybrid inverters, while also significantly expanding its solar module manufacturing capabilities. Speaking to Saur Energy, Piyush Variya, Managing Director of Sunora Solar, shared that the company is planning to launch its […] Read more