First Solar Opens New Module Manufacturing Unit In US Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module maker First Solar opened its $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama. The new manufacturing plant adds 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar production capacity and is expected to create over 800 high-tech jobs in the region. First Solar has been a key beneficiary of the move to reduce dependence on […] Read more
RUMSL Issues Tender For 600MW Solar Project With BESS Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has now issued a tender seeking developers to develop a 600 MW of solar project with battery energy storage (BESS). RUMSL, formed in 2015 is a Joint Venture between Madhya Pradesh UrjaVikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN), and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). As per the tender details, RUMSL […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Add 40MW By Solarising Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has now planned to add 40 MW of new solar capacities by solarising its government buildings. In its one of the recent tenders, GEDA sought bidders who can form a Joint Venture with the government to install rooftop solar on government buildings. As per the mandate, the state nodal […] Read more
JA Solar, OSW Sign 1 GW Solar Module Distribution Agreement Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy JA Solar and One Stop Warehouse (OSW), an Australia-based solar distributor, signed a 1 GW solar PV module distribution agreement for the global market from 2025 to 2027. The signing ceremony for this project took place in Sydney. The agreement aims to deepen mutual collaboration in the distributed solar market across Europe, the United States, […] Read more
BluPine Commissions Its First 120 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer BluPine Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. This project includes a 70 MW solar plant at Radhanpur and a 50 MW solar plant at Nenava, both located in the northern part of the state. The project achieved financial closure under the GUVNL 16 […] Read more
Hybrid Solar, Wind Projects To Fuel Cochin Shipyard Operations Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Kerala government’s Energy Management Centre (EMC) has initiated plans to power Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with renewable energy. To move forward with this initiative, a tender has been issued seeking consultants for the project. The last date of bid submission is September 30. Established in 1972, Cochin Shipyard Limited is a prominent shipbuilding and […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
MP and UP to Collaborate on a 2 GW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a first at this scale for a renewable project, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Uttar Pradesh (UP) are undertaking a new 2 GW solar power project which would help to meet the seasonal electricity demands of both states. Madhya Pradesh’s peak power demand usually coincides with rabi crop season between October and […] Read more
Zelestra Closes €132 Mn Financing For Its Gorbea Solar Plant In India Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Spanish renewable energy firm Zelestra, has closed a €132 million (INR 1472 crores) project financing package for its Gorbea solar photovoltaic plant in India. The financing was signed with HSBC, Credit Agricole, MUFG, and Bank of America. The facility, denominated in Indian Rupees (INR), is designated as green financing under Zelestra’s Green Financing Framework, aligning […] Read more
