2025: BRICS Solar Generation Jumps 39% YoY, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia Trail Updated On Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report from energy think tank Ember shows that the ten BRICS nations accounted for 51% of global solar electricity generation in 2024, up from just 15% a decade earlier. The findings, released ahead of the BRICS summit, highlight a major shift in the global energy transition, positioning the bloc as a key player. […] Read more
Saur Energy Explains: Grains to Grid – Power of Sand Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage technologies are evolving at a fast pace in order to keep up with the new-age energy storage demand. New innovations in battery technologies have enhanced energy density, life, and cost components of the novel batteries, making them more favorable than ever before. Thermal storage based Sand batteries are one such ESS technology that […] Read more
“Great Opportunity For Large, Specialized O&M Firms In The Solar Market”-Kearney Updated On Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Kearney, the global management consulting firm has just released a report for the renewable sector, titled “Digital-led excellence in operations and maintenance for renewable energy assets“. Some key insights from the report include: A mid-sized Indian IPP (2 GW) typically manages 10+ asset vintages across states, creating highly inconsistent O&M environments Over 70% of RE […] Read more
Bombay High Court Stays Key MERC’s Solar Tariff Order Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put on hold a crucial regulatory order that could reshape the economics of solar energy for commercial and industrial (C&I) users in Maharashtra, India’s largest state by industrial output. A bench comprising Justices B.P. Colabawalla and Firdosh P. Pooniwalla heard urgent writ petitions from a coalition of renewable energy […] Read more
UK’s Largest Solar & Storage Project Now Operational Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major boost to the UK’s renewable energy transition, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced that the 373 MW Cleve Hill Solar Park has officially entered commercial operation. Located in Kent, the site also includes a 150 MW co-located battery energy storage system, which makes Cleve Hill not only a powerhouse in generation but also a […] Read more
ALMM: Jakson, Pahal, TP Solar & Swelect Add New Capacities Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar modules, revealing a significant boost in domestic manufacturing capacity and the entry of new players. With the latest additions, India’s enlisted solar module manufacturing has touched 91.45 GW. The latest ALMM edition shows established manufacturers […] Read more
KUSUM Comp C: SJVN Green Floats 951 MW Solar EPC Tender In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids for an EPC contract to develop 951 MW of solar projects under the Mukhymantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0) in Maharashtra. The tender falls under Component C of the central government’s PM-KUSUM scheme and includes comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) for a […] Read more
Solar Pumps: Junna Solar Bags R 114.58cr Order From MEDA Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Junna Solar has bagged a work order worth ₹114.58 crore from MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) for the installation of off-grid solar pumps. This latest order is set to bolster the company’s order book, pushing it towards the ₹200 crore mark for Q1 of FY 2025–26. Securing a ₹200 crore order book in Q1 is […] Read more
Hindustan Power Gets LoA For 100 MW Solar+BESS Project Updated On Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ratul Puri’s energy company Hindustan Power, an integrated power generation company, has been awarded a 100 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project along with a 200 MWh BESS from SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise. The actual installed capacity of the solar project will be substantially higher, not only to supply […] Read more
