US Solar Manufacturing Surges, Legislation Threat Looms Large Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States added 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in the first quarter of 2025, making it one of the strongest quarters for US solar manufacturing growth, according to new data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The surge was driven by eight new or expanded […] 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
China’s Energy Spending Equals EU, US Combined In 2025: IEA Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, said a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency […] Read more
NTPC REL To Supply Solar Power To UP Discom At Rs. 2.56/kWh Updated On Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has secured a 1,000 MW solar power project in an auction conducted by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The project was awarded at a tariff of ₹2.56 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), making it the lowest bid in the auction, according […] 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
US Tariffs To Lift Cleantech Costs Up to 11%, Except Utility-Scale ESS: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States (US) has recently seen a rise in tariff policies which are set to increase the cost of power generation technologies, with energy storage system (ESS) witnessing the most hike due to its dependence on Chinese imports, according to Wood Mackenzie’s recent report. As tariffs create uncertainty in the US power market, development activity […] Read more
Epigral, Prozeal Ink 19.8 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Pact Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based chemicals manufacturer Epigral has signed an energy supply agreement with Pro-Zeal Green Power Ten Private Limited (Power Producer) and Prozeal Green Power Private Limited (Promoter) to source 19.8 MW of wind-solar hybrid (WSH) power. as a captive consumer from a project in Gujarat, the company said in a regulatory filing. The transaction involves Epigral […] Read more
Juniper Commissions 145.99 MWp Maharashtra Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy today announced the early commissioning of 145.99 MWp / 100 MW of its solar power project in Chapalgaon, Maharashtra, which will supply power to its state discom-MSEDCL. The plant was commissioned on May 22, 2025, 19 months ahead of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD), and within 2.5 months of PPA signing […] 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
