SWREL Wins EPC Contract For 396 MWp Solar Project In Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), a Maharashtra-based renewable EPC, announced receiving a new order from a private Independent Power Producer (IPP). The company received the Letter of Award (LOA) to supply, install, and commission a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC solar plant for a solar project in Rajasthan. SWREL secured this […] Read more
Powergrid Seeks Bids To Build Solar Powered Green H2 In Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Powergrid recently released a tender to develop a transmission and distribution pilot project. The tender provides Package GH2-01 for the establishment of a solar PV-powered Green Hydrogen plant and a fuel cell-based microgrid pilot project. This project is located at the 400/220/33kV Neemrana substation in Rajasthan and includes Operation and Management (O&M) for 10 years. […] Read more
IIT-Kharagpur Plans To Solarise Its Campus Through RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now issued a tender to solarise the campus of IIT-Kharagpur. The central tendering agency issued the tender on behalf of the institutions. The agency plans to develop the project under RESCO mode. SECI has issued a tender in this regard too. The last date to apply for […] Read more
RE Supply Shift Poised To Favor North And South India Over West By 2032: SBI Caps Report Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India added 30 GW to its installed base (net basis) in the past 12 months, of which 75% was renewables, according to the latest data released in the SBI Caps report. Renewable energy has made notable progress recently, driven by fresh wind additions and a surge in energy storage system (ESS) tenders, as noted in […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
News Briefs Nov 28- Indonesia’s 75 GW RE target, KKR Acquires Encavis, SolarZero Drops to Zero Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indonesia Plans 75 GW of RE By 2040 One of the few bright spots from the G20 meet meet in Brazil was the announcement by Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto, of a 75GW renewable energy capacity target for the country. Solar is expected to be a key part of this 75 GW target, which will also […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
THDC Issues Tender To Develop DPR For Floating Solar In Eight States Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC India) has now planned to boost floating solar projects. It has issued a tender seeking bids to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in this regard. These projects will be located in eight states. These include-Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The last date […] Read more
