Chhattisgarh’s PEKB Coal Mine Goes Green with Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, has become the state’s first coal mine – and among the first in India – to achieve energy self-sufficiency through solar power. This was achieved with the commissioning of a 9 MW solar power plant developed by Mundra Solar PV Ltd., a subsidiary […] Read more
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Taps Solar Power via RESCO Model Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has planned to rope in solar energy to cater to the energy demands of the ongoing Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The authority has now planned to use solar energy under the RESCO model. It has also issued a tender in this regard for a 3 […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 2 GW Solar PV Projects with Integrated ESS Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) released a new Request for Selection (RfS) on inviting bids from developers to set up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects integrated with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh of Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Project Scope The scope of the project includes the installation of solar PV technology […] Read more
MSEDCL Charting ₹20,000 Cr Battery Plan for 16GW Solar Mission Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major stride toward round-the-clock clean energy availability, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is preparing to deploy battery-based storage systems worth INR 20,000 crore to support its 16,000 MW solar power rollout under the ongoing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. As the state rushes to meet its 2026 deadline for […] Read more
TANFAC Operationalizes 5,000 TPA Solar-Grade Acid Plant Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chennai-based TANFAC, a chemical company, has successfully commissioned its 5,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) Solar Grade Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid (DHF) plant. This chemical is used in the manufacturing process of wafers and solar cells. The commissioning follows the approval of the trial production quality by one of India’s major solar energy producers, confirming that the […] Read more
JREDA Launches Rooftop Solar Survey Drive For Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has initiated a large-scale vendor empanelment process to survey and assess the solar potential of government buildings across the state, as part of India’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme. The scheme aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and enable residential electricity generation, with a particular […] Read more
SG Mart Enters Solar Market Under APL Apollo SunSteel Brand Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a move to diversify its portfolio, SG Mart – a B2B player in the construction materials industry – has officially entered the renewable energy sector under the new brand APL Apollo SunSteel. The company’s first venture in this space focuses on supplying solar module mounting structures, a critical component in solar project installations. Marking […] Read more
Maharashtra: Crompton Bags Rs 101cr Solar Pump Order Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, a solar pump provider has secured its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment. The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over ₹ 101 crore (exclusive of GST). The company would undertake the designing, manufacturing, supplying, and transportation, along […] Read more
LONGi Unveils 700W Solar Module Powered by HIBC Technology Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar technology giant LONGi has made an official release of its Photovoltaic innovation Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact (HIBC) technology at the 18th International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC) in Shanghai. This next-generation technology has enabled the mass production of solar modules with a record-breaking output of over 700W – one of the highest ever achieved for a […] Read more
