UP Reaffirms 22 GW Solar Goal, Reviews PM-KUSUM Progress Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has reaffirmed its goal of adding 22 GW of solar energy capacity, during a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath. The meeting in Lucknow focused on evaluating progress under […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […] Read more
Can Solar Fences Stop Human-Elephant Conflict In India? Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam VALPARAI, India — Frequent interactions between humans and wildlife define life in Valparai, a town in India’s Tamil Nadu state, where the surrounding dense forests of the Western Ghats are fragmented by sprawling tea estates. These forests are home to elephants, Indian bison, bears and leopards, which frequently traverse the area. The relationship […] Read more
JSL, Sunsure Sign Solar PPA To Source Power From UP Project Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Sunsure Energy said it has signed an 11 MWp long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with JSL Super Steel, a Ghaziabad-based unit of Jindal Stainless Ltd, to supply solar power from its 49 MWp project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh. The recent Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Sunsure Energy, an independent power producer, with JSL Super Steel, […] Read more
Trinasolar Debuts Extreme Climate Resilient Module For Australia Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Trinasolar, a global smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions provider, has unveiled a new solar technology designed to protect utility-scale PV plants from Australia’s increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather. The Shield Extreme Climate Solution, introduced at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney on April 9-10, combines reinforced structural modules with intelligent weather-responsive tracking. The […] Read more
India Adds 23.8 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024-25, Creates History Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy India added a massive 28.72 GW of renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) in the financial year 2024–25. This marked the highest annual capacity addition in the last five years. Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed the historic rise of solar and renewable energy capacities in 2024-25. This surge was […] Read more
JSW Acquires 4.7 GW RE Platform From O2 Power For ₹12,468 Cr Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a JSW Energy Limited subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of a 4.7 GW renewable energy (RE) platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd. (O2 Power), a platform jointly established by global investment organisations EQT & Temasek in 2020. The platform is valued at approximately ₹12,468 crores, after adjustments under […] Read more
NTPC REL Floats Tender For 1 GW Solar BoS Package In Bikaner Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has invited bids for a Balance of System (BoS) package to develop a 1 GW (2×300 MW + 2×200 MW) grid-connected solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The last date for bid submissions is April 21, 2025. The NTPC REL tender mandates the bidder to develop the project and […] Read more
