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
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
Odisha Intends To Solarize Thermal Ash Pond With 50 MW Project Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, in a bid to expand its renewable energy capacity from the current 606.87 MW (as of October 2024), is now planning to build a 50 MWAC grid-connected solar PV power plant on the earth-capped Ash Pond-B of the OPGC at Ib Thermal Power Station (IBTPS) in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The last date for techno commercial […] Read more
Adani Group Secures a 6.6 GW Solar,Thermal deal with MSEDCL Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s leading renewable energy provider, and Adani Power Limited (APL), the largest private thermal power producer in the country, have announced a new agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). This deal will provide Maharashtra with a total of 6.6 GW of energy from both solar and thermal […] Read more
BHEL Plants To Use Solar Power For Yadadri Thermal Plant Operations Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to push rooftop solar, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invited bids for a 2.5 MWp solar rooftop project in Yadadri STPP (Super Thermal Power Plant), Bhuvanagiri, Telangana. The tender document mentions an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) value of ₹190,250. The last date for bid submission is September 16, 2024, while the official […] Read more
West Bengal Thermal Power Plant To Produce Solar From Multiple Sources Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy West Bengal-based Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant (TPP) is now all set to produce solar power from different sources to send it to the local grid. The TPP situated at Murshidabad has established a 10 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar plant and a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar plant for the same. The power plant has now […] Read more
IISc Develops Novel Solar Powered Thermal Desalination System Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed a solar energy based new thermal desalination system. The IISc researchers say it is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable. These features make the solar thermal desalination system convenient for installation in remote areas that have no or limited electricity supplies providing clean drinking water to the inhabitants. The […] Read more
National Thermal Power Corp Floats Two Tenders for Solar Cold Storages & Solar Water Pumps Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has invited bids for two solar tender including solar-powered cold storage & solar-powered water pumps. Installation and Commissioning work of solar-powered cold storage will be in Senegal, Djibouti, Sudan, and Seychelles & solar-powered water pumps will be in Burundi, Ethiopia, Suriname, Mozambique, and Cuba. The last date to submit […] Read more
HPGCL Invites Bids for 10MW Solar Plant at Panipat Thermal Pwr Station Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS), Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-connected power plant at PTPS, Panipat, Haryana, for five years. The tender document gives the following details: Last date for submission of online tender: 27.12.2021 up […] Read more
