NTPC REL Wins RUMSL’s 80 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary firm of energy conglomerate NTPC, has emerged successful in bidding for a 80 MW floating solar project at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The tariff at which the firm won the tender floated by RUMSL (Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited) is an impressive INR 3.80 kWh. RUMSL is joint venture between […] Read more
RERC Grants Compensation To Solar Firm Over Change Of Law Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest order, directed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to pay compensation to Palimarwar Solar House Private Limited, a solar developer over ‘Change of Law’ events. These change of law events were related to the increase in the Customs Duty of imported solar inverters and the levy […] Read more
OMC Power Commissions 1 MW Rooftop Solar Installation at KGMU Lucknow Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm OMC Power has commissioned a 1 MW rooftop solar installation at the prestigious KGMU (King George’s Medical University) Lucknow. The firm informs that by harnessing solar energy, KGMU is projected to save over 1300 tonnes of CO2 in a calendar year. The MoU between KGMU and OMC Power was signed in February, […] Read more
Govt Releases New Bidding Norms For Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released new guidelines for bidding of grid-connected solar projects in the country. This comes days after the ministry released a similar document on the bidding format for medium and large wind projects. The new bidding document aims to bring uniformity in solar bids, clearly defining timeline of the projects, Power […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains IRA: The Act That Kickstarted a Solar Manufacturing Rush in the US Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy On August 7, 2022, the US Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022 after a series of discussions and debates between the Democrats and Republicans. The most interesting aspect of the bill was its focus on clean energy incentives. The bill was also hailed as a crucial piece of climate legislation […] Read more
Rays Power Infra Signs 283 MWp Solar EPC Deal with Serentica Renewables Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rays Power Infra, a solar EPC firm with a commissioned portfolio of 1.30 GWp, has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) term sheet with Serentica Renewables, an end-to-end energy solutions firm focusing on industrial decarbonization. Based on the agreement between the two companies, Rays Power Infra shall be responsible for the engineering, procurement, and […] Read more
MNRE Allows Two Solar Module Makers To Enlist New Models Under ALMM Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today issued a new order allowing two Indian solar module manufacturers to enlist additional models under the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme. It included Bangalore-based Emmvee Photovoltaic Power and Noida-based Bluebird Photovoltaic Power. Per the details, the ministry has allowed Emmvee to enlist six mono-c-Silicon PERC modules. […] Read more
EIB Approves €575 Million Loan for Repsol’s 1.1 GW Wind & Solar Projects in Spain Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €575 million loan support to Spanish energy firm Repsol. The firm will utilise the fund for the rollout of wind and solar photovoltaic plants in Spain with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. Renewable energy facilities are expected to go live before the end of 2025. Over 35 […] Read more
Trina Solar Gets Zero Carbon Factory Certificate in PV Industry Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced the certification of its Yiwu manufacturing facility as a Zero Carbon Factory. This is the first factory in the PV industry to be awarded zero carbon status by an independent agency, claims the firm. Trina Solar’s Yiwu factory was assessed by TiGroup, a certification body specialising in health, safety, environmental and […] Read more
