With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
South America Solar Growth in 2024: Achievements and Challenges Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America continued its steady solar growth over the last half-decade in particular, and overall renewable energy capacity additions in general, through the year 2024. Brazil remained the biggest market on the Latin American continent, with other nations like Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica showing diversity in renewable progress. On the other hand, Chile’s massive […] Read more
Enfinity Global Gets 2 GW Connectivity For Solar, Wind Projects In India Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The US-based renewable energy and sustainability services company Enfinity Global, recently secured connectivity for 2 GW of utility-scale solar PV and wind projects. The company secured the project in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in India. This strategic development represents a key for the firm to expand its renewable energy portfolio in India. The […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
News In Brief: Sunsure Solar Project Win, LivFast Inverter & Others Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy LivFast Launches Smart Wi-Fi Inverters With MS Dhoni Livfast, an energy storage solutions brand under the SAR Group, has unveiled its latest TVC featuring cricketer MS Dhoni: Smarter Hai to Hai. The TVC highlights Livfast’s smart inverter technology, underscoring the brand’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. The TVC portrays Dhoni’s characteristic resilience and focus, […] Read more
RVUNL Storage Tender Attracts Bids At Rs 2.21/kWh, A New Low Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage tenders continued their steep decline from last year, as RVUNL’s 500 MW/ 1000 MWh standalone BESS tender, which comes with a 30% VGF support, attracting bids at Rs 2.21 lakhs /MWh. Solar World Energy led with the lowest bid and an award of 125 MW/250 MWh, while Oriana Power won 50MW/100 MWh with […] Read more
Europe: Solar Surpasses Coal With 11% Growth In 2024 Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy European Union (EU) in 2024 witnessed an 11% rise in solar-generated electricity overtaking coal which fell below 10%. European Electricity Review by Ember said. The latest review by think tank Ember, identified, a decline in gas generation in the EU for the fifth year in a row, and total fossil generation also fell to a […] Read more
News In Brief Jan 24: ACME Solar, LONGi, Sungrow, Qcells Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan: ACME Solar Operational RE Capacity Touches 2.54 GW ACME Solar Holdings through its subsidiaries ACME Deoghar Solar Power and ACME Phalodi Solar Energy, has commissioned the remaining capacity of 47 MW and 39.95 MW, respectively. The company commissioned these projects in Rajasthan. The company said in a regulatory filing, “These two plants are now […] Read more
NHPC Awards 1.2 GW Solar-Plus-Storage Tender To Six Bidders Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC, the Navratna company, has announced six winners of its 1.2 GW solar plus storage project. This is NHPC’s one of the first Solar + ESS tender. The project offers a 600 MW/1200 MWh energy storage system (ESS). NHPC allotted the project to Onix Renewables at Rs. 3.09/kWh and three other companies: Jindal India Renewable […] Read more