APTEL Accepts Solar Thermal Generators Plea, Allows PPA Cancellations Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Direct Natural Irradiance (DNI) proved to be a bugbear for three solar thermal generators who set out to build projects based on figures provided by MNRE in 2010. The three generators, namely M/s. Aurum Renewable Energy Private Limited (in short “AREPL”), M/s. Diwakar Solar Projects Limited (in short “DSPL”) and M/s. KVK Energy Venture Private […] Read more
Qcells Claims Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency World Record Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Qcells, a leading solar cells and modules manufacturer, has claimed a a new world record, reaching 28.6% for tandem solar cell efficiency on a full-area M10-sized cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. This result was achieved having begun large-area tandem development in 2023, as major solar manufacturers across the world attempt to reach […] Read more
Refex, LC Infra Collaborate For 150 MW MAHAGENCO Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu-based Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Limited recently incorporated LC Infra Solar LLP as its new step-down subsidiary. The new entity is designed to build a 150 MW solar power project. Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) awarded this project to Refex. To develop this project, the company established the subsidiary through an initiative […] Read more
Coal India Issues EPC Tender For 1 GW Solar Project in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited (CIL) has now issued an EPC tender to develop a 1 GW (AC) solar project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. This project is planned to be set up in the Pugal tehsil of Bikaner. It will be developed either by Coal India or through its proposed Joint Venture with Rajasthan Rajya […] Read more
NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to procure hybrid power, NHPC recently floated a tender to supply 1,200 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid power projects, with a greenshoe option, The tender also said these projects could be established with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India. NHPC set 16th January 2025 as the last date […] Read more
JSW Achieves 3.1 GW Of Locked-In RE Generation Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Energy announced securing multiple renewable energy (RE) projects in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) power market. With this latest project, JSW achieved a total locked-in power generation capacity of 20 GW. The company’s locked-in renewable energy (RE) C&I capacity now stands at 3.1 GW. This includes 2,654 MW of JSW group captive capacity […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Indus Towers, JSW Arm Invest Rs. 38.03 Cr For 130 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indus Tower, a Haryana-based telecom tower company today entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with JSW Green Energy Eight Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Under this agreement, Indus Tower would receive 130 MW of renewable energy from a solar power plant under captive mode. The company also agreed to make approximately Rs 38.03 […] Read more
Airox Nigen Announces 2 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company Airox Nigen has announced the establishment of a solar module cutting-edge manufacturing line under the brand name AHAAN SOLAR. This initiative marks the first phase of its 2 GW renewable energy facility in Haryana. The proposed plan is situated in a 17-acre Renewable Energy Park in Rohnat, Haryana. This park will also […] Read more