MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
“WAACAB Focused On Large Solar Installations”-Satyam Khamar Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s solar boom has opened up a world of opportunities for many firms. WAA Cables is one which has grabbed the opportunity opened up by the rising demand for specialised cables and more for the growing solar footprint across the country. Along with that has come the EV rush, now picking pace, where the firm […] Read more
PM KUSUM-C: Madhya Pradesh issues Tender for 1.5 GW Solar PV Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN) has invited bids to select Renewable Power Generators (RPGs) for developing 1.5 GW of grid-connected solar PV systems. The energy generated from these projects will be sold to MPPMCL under the feeder solarization component of PM-KUSUM-C at various locations in Madhya Pradesh. The deadline for online bid submission […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Solar Developer Gets Relief At APTEL On SCOD Extension Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solaire Urja Private Limited, a Pune based solar developer appears to have got some much needed relief at APTEL, after the Appellate Tribunal chose to go with the developer’s contention on a case that was gone the other way at CERC. Case Overview: Solaire Surya Urja had gone to APTEL to challenge the order by […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Powers 9,369 Varanasi Homes With Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Varanasi, a key district in Uttar Pradesh (UP), has been performing well under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The region witnessed an increase in solar installations, benefiting 549 households in February 2024, 2,856 in June 2024, 7,179 in October 2024, and reaching 9,369 in December 2024. The region has seen the installation of […] Read more
NVVN Plans To Solarise Multiple DRDO Offices, Issues Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited has issued multiple tenders to solarise different DRDO premises in India. The latest tenders interestingly mandated the installation of high efficient solar modules for these projects. Most of these tenders have their submission dates between February 15 and February 18. The tender has demanded […] Read more
Module Supply: SECI Awards 400 MWp Module Order to Alpex, Tata Power Solar Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently announced Alpex Solar and Tata Power Renewable Energy Subsidiary, Tata Power Solar (TP Solar) winners of its 400 Mwp modules tender. The tender intends to supply these solar modules at a Ramagiri project located in Andhra Pradesh. The tender for this project was released in November 2024 […] Read more
News In Brief Jan 31: Torrent Power, EU’s Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure, Meta, Zelestra Agreement Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Torrent Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Torrent Power Limited subsidiary, Torrent Saurya Urja 2 Private Limited (TSU2) has received a certificate from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency certifying the commissioning of a 300 MW solar project w.e.f. December 15, 2024. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency-certified solar power plant has come into full […] Read more
