Q4 2024 Prices: EU-North America See Fall In Solar, Wind Sees Marginal Uptick Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by LevelTen Energy showcases the energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) trend for Q4, 2024 in the global west, i.e., the European and the North American market. The report found that the European solar PPA prices have been steadily declining over the last two years, as the energy sector continues to return to […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Solar Projects At Five Locations In RESCO Mode Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI recently released a tender to select solar power developers to build 1750 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode. It has sought bids up till 28th February 2025. The project would be located across five locations, Meghalaya, Chandigarh, Bhilai, New Delhi, and Guwahati. The tender mentioned the location and the project below: […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
KSERC Clears KSEBL’s PSA With SECI For 500 MW Project Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently reviewed a petition filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEBL) seeking approval for a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The agreement entails procuring 500 MW of power, including 250 MW allocated for two hours of peak power supply […] Read more
Trump Entry, Chinese New Year To Mark A Turning Point On Solar Prices? Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Chinese New Year holidays start on Jan 29, like always, the country is already preparing for the massive national holiday, which will run into the first week of February. For the Chinese solar sector, and by extension, a large part of the global solar sector, it is the post-holiday changes that will be […] Read more
UP To Develop 2 GW Of Solar Projects In 4 Districts, EOI Issued Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has announced plans to develop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 2 GW across four districts in the state. To attract potential developers, the state nodal agency has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting participation from solar project developers. Investment Opportunities for Renewable […] Read more
SECI Plans To Build Floating Solar With BESS Project In Lakshadweep Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lakshadweep, the island union territory in India, is exploring floating solar options to meet its energy requirements. One of the leading Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), intends to develop a floating solar project on the island. To give impetus to this goal, SECI recently released a Notice Inviting Tender […] Read more
