OMV Petrom and Enery Join Forces for Bulgaria’s 400 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, has partnered with renewable energy firm Enery to co-develop the 400 MW Gabare solar photovoltaic project in Byala Slatina, near Sofia, Bulgaria. OMV Petrom will acquire 50 percent of the shares in Dunav Solar Plant EOOD, the company developing the project, along with a power purchase […] Read more
Kshema Power Eyes T&D Expansion, Hybrid RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy EPC player Kshema Power is expanding its footprint in wind-solar hybrid and transmission projects as the country shifts focus towards round-the-clock (RTC) and peak power supply, the company said in an interaction with Saur Energy. “Our portfolio today is largely wind-dominated, with about 75% in wind and 25% in solar,” said Srinivas […] Read more
Mahagenco to Add 1,071 MW Solar Projects, 3 Lakh to Benefit Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government recently announced that Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) would set up 1,071 megawatts of solar power projects under the Chief Minister’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme 2.0. The projects are launched to cut reliance on conventional energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure over three lakh farmers have uninterrupted daytime power for […] Read more
India’s Peak Power Demand May Touch 446 GW By FY35: Minister Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy India is on track to face a record power demand of 270 gigawatts (GW) later this year, with peak requirements expected to soar to 446 GW by 2034–35, said Union Power Minister Manohar Lal. The projection underscores the need for urgent planning and coordination across federal and state levels to ensure a reliable and sustainable […] Read more
APTEL Clarifies Financial Obligations for Solar Park Developers Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld a regulatory order requiring Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (SUCRL), the developer of the 1000 MW Bhadla Phase III Solar Park, to pay inter-state transmission charges incurred during a mismatch between infrastructure commissioning and actual power generation. APTEL dismissed two appeals by SUCRL, affirming earlier rulings by […] Read more
Sodium-Ion Storage Breakthrough Brings Rooftop Solar to Urbanites Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Blue Whale Energy, a Southeast Asia-based developer of virtual power plants, has partnered with California’s UNIGRID, Inc. to roll out compact sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) tailored for space-constrained urban commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops. UNIGRID, Inc., an advanced sodium-ion battery innovator, As solar installations surge worldwide, cities face a growing challenge: managing intermittent […] Read more
MERC to Examine Hybrid Power Connectivity Norms Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered a detailed study into grid connectivity for hybrid renewable energy projects located across multiple sites, following a partial approval of a petition by UltraTech Cement Ltd. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) acted after UltraTech sought clarification on whether hybrid solar and wind projects could connect to […] Read more
Pertamina & LONGi Launch 1.4 GW Solar PV Module Factory in Indonesia Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Taking Indonesia’s energy transition a significant step ahead, the State energy company Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), in partnership with LONGi Green Technology Co., Ltd., launched a solar panel manufacturing project in Deltamas, West Java, on Monday, June 23, 2025. The Deltamas facility will manufacture high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules with a target annual […] Read more
China Breaks Global Record: 93 GW Solar Installations in May Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy China has set a new global benchmark in solar energy deployment. The Asian country installed an unprecedented 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in May 2025. This is the highest ever recorded solar addition for a single month by any country. From January to May, new solar installations totaled 197.85 GW, up 388 percent […] Read more
