Bright Future for Dark Pits: Turning Abandoned Coal Mines into Solar Powerhouses Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Closed coal mines around the world may hold the key to a solar energy revolution, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The report, titled “Bright Side of the Mine”, highlights how nearly 300 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity could be developed on surface coal mines sealed shut since at least […] Read more
Puducherry: Evolve Energy Wins Rooftop Solar Project From PEB Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Evolve Energy, a 360-degree solar energy solutions provider, has recently secured a contract to implement a 5 MW rooftop solar project across government buildings in Puducherry. The project was tendered by the Pondicherry Electricity Board (PEB) and facilitated by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). As part of the project, Evolve Energy will deploy […] Read more
Bhubaneswar: TPREL Ropes In EMI Options To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has now brought forth EMI options to boost the adoption of rooftop solar in the state capital of Odisha. Tata Power has an added advantage in the state as the electricity distribution is managed by the subsidiaries of Tata Power in the state, […] Read more
RRECL Awards 73 MW Rooftop Solar Order To Raminfo Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Raminfo, a tech solutions provider company, has bagged an order worth Rs 474 crore from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) through a consortium led by the company. Raminfo has ventured into smart energy solutions to build a future with green and sustainable energy. The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), will […] Read more
Karnataka: Transmission Bid Issued To Evacuate 2GW Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka has launched a major tender to establish a high-capacity transmission network for evacuating 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a proposed solar park in Ryapte village, Tumkur district, as the southern Indian state ramps up efforts to expand its renewable energy infrastructure. REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), acting on behalf of […] Read more
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
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
JREDA Launches Rooftop Solar Survey Drive For Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has initiated a large-scale vendor empanelment process to survey and assess the solar potential of government buildings across the state, as part of India’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme. The scheme aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and enable residential electricity generation, with a particular […] 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
