Bombay High Court Stays Key MERC’s Solar Tariff Order Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put on hold a crucial regulatory order that could reshape the economics of solar energy for commercial and industrial (C&I) users in Maharashtra, India’s largest state by industrial output. A bench comprising Justices B.P. Colabawalla and Firdosh P. Pooniwalla heard urgent writ petitions from a coalition of renewable energy […] Read more
KUSUM Comp C: SJVN Green Floats 951 MW Solar EPC Tender In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids for an EPC contract to develop 951 MW of solar projects under the Mukhymantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0) in Maharashtra. The tender falls under Component C of the central government’s PM-KUSUM scheme and includes comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) for a […] Read more
Hindustan Power Gets LoA For 100 MW Solar+BESS Project Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ratul Puri’s energy company Hindustan Power, an integrated power generation company, has been awarded a 100 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project along with a 200 MWh BESS from SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise. The actual installed capacity of the solar project will be substantially higher, not only to supply […] Read more
Bikaner: NHPC Commissions 214.28 MW Of Karnisar Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC recently partially commissioned its Karnisar Solar Power Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. “After successful completion of the trial run on June 29, 2025, commercial operation of the fourth phase, with a part capacity of 53.57 MW, commenced from June 30, 2025,” NHPC said. With this, the cumulative operational capacity of the project has reached 214.28 […] Read more
Solar Quality Electrical Engineer Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy We are seeking a highly skilled Solar Quality Electrical Engineer to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our solar PV electrical systems. You will lead quality assurance and control across design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning to uphold the highest standards for our solar projects. Responsibilities:- Develop and execute quality plans for electrical systems within […] Read more
Solar Pumps: Running On Sunshine But Running Out Of Water Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Hanan Zaffar, Jyoti Thakur On his six-acre farm in Jhansi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sanjeev Kumar, a 42-year-old farmer beams with quiet pride as he points to the glinting blue solar panels powering his irrigation pump. Installed two years ago at the cost of ₹3.5 lakhs (₹350,000), the 7-kilowatt system draws groundwater […] Read more
NTPC Fully Commissions 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project in MP Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has successfully commissioned the full 220 MW capacity of its Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-II) in Madhya Pradesh. The final phase, comprising 120 MW, was declared commercially operational on 29 June 2025, as confirmed through a regulatory filing. The project was executed by NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green […] Read more
Khavda: NTPC Green Commissions 288.9 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of India’s state-run power utility NTPC Ltd, has commissioned two solar power projects in Gujarat’s Khavda region with a combined capacity of 288.9 megawatts (MW), the company said in a regulatory filing. The company declared commercial operations of 142.2 MW from its 300 MW Khavda Solar Energy […] Read more
APTEL Rejects Solar Developers’ Plea for Interest, Surcharge Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed an application by a solar developer and its subsidiaries seeking interest and surcharge on previously awarded tariff payments, ruling that the request constituted a review petition disguised as a clarification. The application filed by ACME and four of its special purpose vehicles (SPVs), sought clarification on APTEL’s […] Read more
