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
J&K: NHPC Floats Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited, on behalf of its subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL), has issued a tender to select developers for installing rooftop solar plants on buildings of various departments in Jammu & Kashmir through JAKEDA in RESCO mode. The various buildings being targeted for rooftop solar installations are housed in the departments of Law […] Read more
US Senate Bill Seeks to End Solar and Wind Tax Credits by 2028 Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major policy shift, a US Senate panel has proposed a full phase-out of federal tax credits for solar and wind energy by 2028, while extending similar incentives for nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal projects through 2036. While widely anticipated, the move still underscores the blind kowtowing to President Trump in the Republican party, a […] 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
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Taps Solar Power via RESCO Model Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has planned to rope in solar energy to cater to the energy demands of the ongoing Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The authority has now planned to use solar energy under the RESCO model. It has also issued a tender in this regard for a 3 […] 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
SaurEnergy Explains: How Grid-Forming Inverters Are Powering RE Grids Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The accelerating shift to renewable energy is pushing power grids into uncharted territory. Traditional grids anchored by large spinning generators are giving way to systems dominated by inverter-based resources like solar, wind, and batteries. Grid-forming inverters have emerged as a key enabling technology to maintain grid stability in this new paradigm. In this article, we […] 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
