Scatec Secures $479 Million for Egypt’s Large-Scale Solar+Battery Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy company Scatec ASA has announced the financial close for its landmark Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project in Nagaa Hammadi, Qena governorate, Egypt. The development marks a major milestone for the country’s clean energy transition, being the first utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project of its kind in […] Read more
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Taps Solar Power via RESCO Model Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has planned to rope in solar energy to cater to the energy demands of the ongoing Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The authority has now planned to use solar energy under the RESCO model. It has also issued a tender in this regard for a 3 […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 2 GW Solar PV Projects with Integrated ESS Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released a new Request for Selection (RfS) on inviting bids from developers to set up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects integrated with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh of Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Project Scope The scope of the project includes the installation of solar PV technology […] Read more
MSEDCL Charting ₹20,000 Cr Battery Plan for 16GW Solar Mission Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major stride toward round-the-clock clean energy availability, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is preparing to deploy battery-based storage systems worth INR 20,000 crore to support its 16,000 MW solar power rollout under the ongoing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. As the state rushes to meet its 2026 deadline for […] Read more
TANFAC Operationalizes 5,000 TPA Solar-Grade Acid Plant Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chennai-based TANFAC, a chemical company, has successfully commissioned its 5,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) Solar Grade Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid (DHF) plant. This chemical is used in the manufacturing process of wafers and solar cells. The commissioning follows the approval of the trial production quality by one of India’s major solar energy producers, confirming that the […] Read more
ACME’s 1st Wind Project Gets Bigger With 19.8 MW Capacity Addition Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy developer ACME Solar Holdings has announced adding 19.8 MW of additional wind energy capacity in its first wind energy project in Gujarat. The Gurugram-based company had initially commissioned 26.4 MW of wind capacity in this project. With the inclusion of the newly commissioned project, the cumulative capacity of the project has reached […] Read more
J&K Installs 22.5 MW of Rooftop Solar Across 6,121 Buildings Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing rapid adoption of rooftop solar energy, with over 6,100 buildings across the Union Territory now powered by clean energy. As of the latest update, a cumulative 22.51 MW of Solar Rooftop Systems (SRTs) has been commissioned, marking a significant milestone under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMBY). Choudhary […] Read more
Egypt: AfDB Commits $184.1 Mn For Solar & BESS Project Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy African Development Bank Group’s board of directors approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-GW solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Egypt. This is expected to be Africa’s one of the largest solar power plants. Located in Qena Governorate in southern […] Read more
Citizen Solar Signs Pact With Jinchen For Manufacturing Equipment Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Citizen Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jinchen Corporation for the supply of 2.4 GW of fully automatic turnkey module manufacturing equipment to boost its solar manufacturing capabilities. This comes at a time when the firm has planned to expand its production capacities. The company signed the pact […] Read more