PM-KUSUM: Punjab Issues Bid To Solarise 200 Agri Pumps Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited bids for the solarisation of around 200 agricultural pumps across the state under the central government’s PM-KUSUM scheme, aiming to boost clean energy use in irrigation and allow farmers to earn income by exporting surplus solar power to the grid. The last date to submit the bid […] Read more
Nokh Solar Project: NTPC’s 193 MW Project Goes Live Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC has commissioned 193 MW of the 245 MW solar capacity at Plot-3 of its Nokh Solar Project (3×245 MW) in Rajasthan. The company furnished details of the commissioning of its latest regulatory filing before the exchanges. With this, the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC now stands at 59,606 MW on a standalone […] Read more
MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Adoption Spurred Energy-Conscious Behaviour: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report jointly produced by the Uttar Pradesh Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and energy think tank Vasudha Foundation claimed that the adoption of rooftop solar in Varanasi led to boosting energy-conscious behaviour among the prosumers. The report took a deep dive to understand the socio-economic impact of the adoption of rooftop solar in […] Read more
Maruti Adds 30MWp Solar Projects At Two Haryana Sites Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has expanded its solar capacity by 30MWp with two new solar projects across Haryana. The Company commissioned a 20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its Manesar facility. With these additions, MSIL’s total solar capacity across its locations has […] Read more
China Starts 400 MW Offshore Solar, 133 MW Demonstration Base In Same Week Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a busy week for China’s turbocharged green energy sector, two critical projects have started supplies to the grid, both a clear indicator of China’s lead in the sector. 400 MW Offshore Solar Plant The first is China’s first pile-mounted offshore photovoltaic power project, developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNN). The 400-megawatt solar […] Read more
Arctech, ACME Ink 175 MWp Solar Tracker Supply Pact Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Arctech, a provider of solar tracking, racking, and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions, has signed a contract with ACME Cleantech Solutions to supply 175 MWp of solar trackers for a 300 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) green ammonia project in Duqm, Oman. ACME Cleantech, a fully integrated renewable energy company in India, has a diversified portfolio […] Read more
Solar-Plus-ESS Delivers 95% Clean Power Under ₹6/kWh: Report Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s recent energy storage auctions have yielded record-low prices, with unsubsidized standalone battery storage bids at ₹2.8 lakh/MW/month and solar-plus-storage bids ranging from ₹3.1 to ₹3.5/kWh, according to a report by the India Energy and Climate Center (IECC). The report noted that, based on implied solar and storage costs from these bids and bottom-up global […] Read more
Diu Becomes First Fully Solar-Powered District With 11.88 MW Capacity Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Diu has become a shining national example of renewable energy adoption in India, with its entire daytime electricity demand being met through solar energy, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. With an 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted and 2.88 MW rooftop). Union Minister Joshi visited Diu today to review its […] Read more
