KSERC Clears KSEBL’s PSA With SECI For 500 MW Project Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently reviewed a petition filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEBL) seeking approval for a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The agreement entails procuring 500 MW of power, including 250 MW allocated for two hours of peak power supply […] Read more
Maharashtra: BrightNight Commissions First Phase Of 115MW Hybrid RE Project Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy US-based BrightNight, a global renewable power producer, recently commissioned the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project in India. It’s also one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in Maharashtra. The project is located in Dharashiv, Southern Maharashtra, and spanning about 1400 acres, Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar […] Read more
Gridlock Ahead? Transformer Shortage and the Renewable Energy Challenge Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Transformers play a vital role in energy distribution systems by converting high-voltage electricity from transmission lines into low-voltage electricity for consumer use. Thus any supply disruptions in the supply of this essential component, coupled with resultant rising prices in the global transformer market, can significantly affecting utilities. Over the past three years, this situation has […] Read more
ib vogt Sells 780 MWp Greek Renewables Portfolio To Faria Renewables Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy International renewable energy development platform ib vogt has entered into an agreement with Faria Renewables, a Greek renewables IPP. Under this agreement, ib vogt would sell its Greek project portfolio to Faria Renewables, a developer backed by Omnes Capital’s Capenergie 5 fund and the Faria Group. The portfolio comprised around 780 MWp of solar PV […] Read more
CERC Gives Jolt To Shirdi Sai Electricals Over Bank Guarantee Row Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, has rejected Indosol Solar’s plea for immunity from furnishing a connectivity bank guarantee. Indosol Solar is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Shirdi Sai Electricals. Shirdi Sai Electricals is one of the winners of India’s Production-Linked Incentives (PLI). The central electricity regulator issued the order […] Read more
CEA’s CO2 Baseline Database- Impact of RE On Indian Grid Emissions Intensity Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published the latest “CO2 Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector, Version 20.0” in December 2024. The CDM tool, “Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System” (Version 7.0), was used for the calculations. The calculations are based on […] Read more
Top 5 Trends Shaping the Global Wind Power Industry in 2025 Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The year 2025 is expected to witness the record growth of renewable energy following the uptick in wind power market from the preceding year. Going by the trends in motion, the global wind energy capacity addition is set to double and reach over 700 GW by as early as 2028, compared to 2022 levels. New […] Read more
ACME’s Subsidiary Secures Rs. 1,988 Cr Financing From PFC Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy ACME Renewtech Private Limited, a subsidiary of Haryana-based ACME Solar Holdings (ACME Solar) recently secured Rs. 1,988 crore term loan financing from Power Finance Corporation (PFC). This financing will fund the development and construction of a 300 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Renewable Energy Project. The project will be located in high-resource potential areas, with solar capacity […] Read more
South Africa Announces 8 Bidders For 1.76 GW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy South African Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently appointed eight preferred bidders to develop eight renewable energy projects. These projects will be developed under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The project has a combined contracted capacity of 1.76 GW. It further awarded the project to eight preferred […] Read more
