SOFAR Powers 300 MW Utility Solar Project in Gansu, China Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar energy solutions provider SOFAR has recently commissioned a 300 MW utility project. Located in the south edge of China’s fourth largest desert Tengger Desert, the plant is expected to generate 540 million kWh of clean electricity annually and restore 5.2 square kilometers of grassland after being fully connected to the grid this week, saving […] Read more
No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Make Jharkhand, Odisha New Hubs For Solar Parks Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that the proposed floating solar parks in Jharkhand and Odisha coal-bearing states will likely make these eastern states new hubs for solar parks. Currently, these two states are not considered renewable-rich states in India due to the low installed capacity […] Read more
Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
First Floating Solar Project of Duke Energy Kicks Off in Florida Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first floating solar project in Florida by clean energy firm Duke Energy is now operational and producing renewable energy. The floating solar project of close to 1 MW boasts over 1,800 solar panels floating atop two acres of water surface on a cooling pond at the Duke Energy Hines Energy Complex located in Bartow. […] Read more
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited Calls Developers for 100 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has released a tender and invited bids for the development of 100 MW solar power projects as well as associated transmission system. The project will be established in Bathinda, Punjab. The last date to submit the bid is December 18, 2024. The earnest money deposit to be submitted by […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
RUVNL Initiates Proposal to Eliminate Restrictions of Structured RE Projects with ESS Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), it seeks approval for the selection of developers and procurement of bidding documents for an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected energy storage solution with a capacity of 1000 MW/6000 MWh. The proposal aspires to meet the requirements of Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, […] Read more
