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
GST Rate Change: APTEL Upholds Rights Of Solar Firms For Relief Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has reaffirmed solar developers’ right to compensation for additional expenses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), including outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. In a key judgment that aligns with its earlier Parampujya ruling, the apex agency gave the ruling. However, the tribunal remanded the matter to the […] Read more
Engie Gets Financial Closure For 200 MW Khavda Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy French energy company ENGIE has achieved financial closure for its upcoming 200 MW solar project in Khavda, Gujarat, in partnership with MUFG Bank Ltd. and Crédit Agricole CIB. The project is being developed through ENGIE’s subsidiary, Enren-II Energy Private Limited. It is expected to generate approximately 550 GWh of electricity annually and avoid over 1,650 […] Read more
Gujarat: ACME Solar Commissions Its Maiden Wind Power Project Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has commissioned the first phase of its maiden wind power project at Shapar, in Gujarat, adding 26.4 MW to its operational capacity as part of the planned 50 MW ACME Pokhran wind project. With the latest addition, ACME’s total operational capacity has increased from 2,705 MW to 2,731.4 MW. The project […] Read more
KREDL Floats 250MW/1100 MWh Solar-BESS Tender At Pavagada Updated On Tue, May 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has floated its Tranche I Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender to develop a 250 MW solar project integrated with a 250MW/1,100 MWh BESS. The project, located in Ryapte, will supply peak power and optimize grid utilization at the Pavagada Solar Park under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
Working Towards Making Solar Affordable For Masses: Karan Singh (Evolve) Updated On Tue, May 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy How has the journey of Evolve Energy been in India? What are the key factors driving its growth? Evolve Energy’s expansion across India and overseas has been driven by its integrated business model, which spans the manufacturing of solar components to the construction and operation of power plants. This end-to-end structure has provided customers with […] Read more
Telangana Plans 132 MW Solar Projects, Issues Bid For DPRs Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) has issued a tender seeking consultants to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for 132 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects, the utility said Monday. The contract covers the development of DPRs for a 107 MW ground-mounted solar plant across multiple hydel and thermal sites, a 20 MW floating […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Farmers to Earn Rs 2.83/Unit for Surplus Solar Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the implementation of Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme, setting the stage for large-scale solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps across the state. In an order issued in response to a petition filed by the state’s four distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, and UGVCL) along with Gujarat Urja […] Read more
