2024: Global Solar Capacity Tops 2.2 TW, With Over 600 GW New Additions Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity rose to more than 2.2 terawatts (TW) by the end of 2024, up from 1.6 TW in 2023, with over 600 GW of new systems commissioned, the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) said in its latest report. “Module prices continued to drop through 2024 in […] Read more
Olan Agri, Husk Power Partner To Advance Solar Energy Adoption Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Olam Agri and Husk Power have announced a commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project in Nigeria’s rice-producing region. This initiative will accelerate the transition of agriculture to sustainable energy infrastructure, significantly reducing reliance on expensive and polluting diesel generation. Under the partnership, Husk will deploy a 1.3 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system, integrated with an […] Read more
Bihar Issues EPC Tender For Solar+BESS Project For Kajra Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has floated an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for the development of a 116 MW (AC) solar power project in Lakshisarai, Kajra district. The project will also include a 50.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The deadline for submission of bids is April 10. The […] 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
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
CERC Cuts Tariff To Rs 2.68/Unit Vs Rs 3.22/Unit Claimed For Kerala Floating Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kerala’s 90 MW Kayamkulam Floating Solar plant, owned by NTPC saw a final levelised tariff of Rs 2.68/unit approved by the CERC, versus the claim for Rs 3.22/unit claimed by NTPC. KSEBL had sought the determination of the final tariff for the 92 MW project, while expressing concerns over the provisional tariff of ₹2.94/kWh determined […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Rooftop Solar RESCO Project For Universities Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI is set to power central universities with its 4.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the RESCO mode. It has sought bids until May 2, 2025. In its tender, SECI clarified that the Solar Power Developer (SPD) would be required to set up a grid-connected rooftop solar PV (RTSPV) project, with the primary objective […] Read more
5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
